Is noon 12 am or 12 pm? - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBLearn the difference between noon and midnight, and why they are not the same as 12 am or 12 pm on a 12-hour clock. Discover the history and science of time and space at the home of Greenwich Mean Time.
RMS Titanic facts - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBApr 15, 2019 · Learn about the history, design and fate of the Titanic, the largest ship of its time. The Titanic was 882.75 feet long and 92.5 feet wide, with a gross tonnage of 46,329.
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WEBExplore the history, art and science of Greenwich at four iconic attractions: the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and Queen's House. Book tickets, plan your visit and discover online stories and collections.
Royal Observatory - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBVisit the home of Greenwich Mean Time, stand on the Prime Meridian Line and enjoy out-of-this-world planetarium shows and live astronomy experiences. Book tickets online and explore the historic telescopes, exhibitions and events at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Dawn, dusk and twilight | Meanings and Timings - Royal Museums …
WEBLearn how astronomers define sunrise, sunset and twilight, and how they vary throughout the year. Find out the difference between civil, nautical and astronomical twilight, and why the earliest sunrise is not on the longest day.
True north and magnetic north: what's the difference?
WEBLearn how compasses work and why they don't always point to true north, the fixed direction towards the geographic North Pole. Find out how navigators use compasses and charts to find their way at sea, and why Greenwich is a special place for compasses.
What is the Prime Meridian - and why is it in Greenwich?
WEBLearn why the Prime Meridian, the imaginary line that separates east and west, is in Greenwich and how it was chosen. Explore the history of the Royal Observatory, the instruments that defined the Meridian and the global …
When is the summer solstice? - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBThe summer solstice 2024 will occur on Thursday 20 June at 21.51 BST (20.51 GMT). It marks the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a result of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun.
Viking ships - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBLearn about the seafaring technology and trade of the Vikings, who travelled from Scandinavia to Britain and beyond. Find out how they built, powered and navigated their ships, and what goods they carried and exchanged.
What did Galileo discover? - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBLearn about the discoveries and inventions of the Italian astronomer Galileo, who used the telescope to observe the Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the Milky Way. Find out which three planets he observed and how they challenged the geocentric view of the universe.