Royal Observatory - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBWe recommend booking tickets to the Royal Observatory online in advance to guarantee entry. Tickets on the day are subject to availability. Use the booking calendar to select your visit date and entry time, then select the number of tickets you require and click 'Add to basket'. Your tickets will be sent to you by email once you've completed your booking.
RMS Titanic facts - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEB02.10, 15 April 1912: Last transmission. 02.20, 15 April 1912: Titanic foundered. 04.10, 15 April 1912: First lifeboat picked up by Carpathia. 21.25, 18 April 1912: Carpathia docked in New York. 1 September 1985: Titanic wreck site located, approx 2.5 miles below the Atlantic, by a joint French/USA expedition.
Is noon 12 am or 12 pm? - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBTo avoid any confusion (and to make sure you arrive on time), it might be best to say 12 noon or 12 midnight instead. Alternatively, you could use the 24-hour clock system, where 12:00 is noon and 00:00 (or 24:00) is midnight. These are the Harrison Marine Timekeepers, some of the most groundbreaking clocks ever made.
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WEBBook online to guarantee entry and receive updates before you visit.. Select the site or exhibition you want to visit, pick your preferred date and entry time using the booking calendar and complete your booking.Your tickets will be emailed to you as soon as you check out. To make the most of your day out and save 25% on tickets, book a Royal …
What is the Prime Meridian - and why is it in Greenwich?
WEBThe Prime Meridian in Greenwich is marked by a metal line fixed into the Royal Observatory courtyard, and at night by a laser beam. The beam originates from a point above the Airy Transit Circle, the telescope used to determine the Greenwich Meridian. Depending on atmospheric conditions, the beam can be seen from more than 20 km away.
Elizabeth I: marriage and succession - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBBound to the Kingdom of England. Unable to marry the man of her choice without tarnishing her reputation or causing national divisions, Elizabeth remained single for the rest of her reign. She also steadfastly refused to allow discussion about the succession. As early as 1559 she made her reasons clear in a message to the House of Commons:
Space race timeline - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBFeb 20, 2021 · Space race timeline. 2 August 1955: The USSR responds to the US announcement that they intend to launch the first artificial satellite into space with a satellite of their own. 4 October 1957: The USSR successfully launches Sputnik 1, the first Earth-orbiting satellite in history. 3 November 1957: The USSR successfully launches Sputnik …
Viking ships - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBThe Vikings built many different kinds of craft, from small fishing boats and ferries, to their famous longships. They were all made from planks of timber, usually oak, overlapped and nailed together. The ships were made watertight by filling the spaces between the planks with wool, moss or animal hair, mixed with tar or tallow. The ships were ...
Shipbuilding: 800–1800 - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBShipbuilding: 800–1800. From Viking longships and 14th century carracks to 18th century battleships, the way ships were built evolved greatly between 800 and 1800. For thousands of years, people used boats and ships to fish, travel, explore, trade or fight. Throughout that time, ships and boats have been adapted to make them faster, more ...
How far away is the Moon? - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBAt its furthest point from the Earth, the Moon is about 405 696 km (252 088 miles) away and astronomers say that the Moon is at apogee (‘apo’ means ‘away’). On the other hand, when the Moon is at perigee (‘peri’ means ‘near’), the Moon is at its closest approach to the Earth. The distance between them is only 363 104 km (225 623 ...
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