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10 Jul 2024
Dr Thomas Trotter
A brief look at the varied career of the Scottish physician, author, and campaigner, whose personal papers were recently catalogued.
22 Jun 2024
Night Sky Highlights - July 2024
Find out what to see in the night sky this July, from meteors to a host of bright objects gathered close, and more!
17 Jun 2024
Astronomy News from the Astronomy Ambassadors Group - June 2024
See what cosmic news our young people have found for you!
24 May 2024
Night Sky Highlights - June 2024
Find some fantastic night sky sights you can only catch in June - you won’t even have to stay up late for the best of the June sky to reveal itself!
21 May 2024
The Sailor
Sophie Warburton explores the story behind a portrait in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and their connection with the sitter.
30 Apr 2024
Night Sky Highlights - May 2024
Discover what to see in May's night sky including the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, the crescent Moon next to the star Pollux, and galaxies in the spring sky.
17 Apr 2024
Exploring the Experiences of British Prisoners of War during the First World War
The turbulent years of the First World War witnessed a myriad of human experiences, among which the stories of British prisoners of war (POWs) stand as testaments to resilience, endurance, and the human spirit.
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