Astronomer Professor Michele Dougherty is the first woman in over 350-year history to be appointed the UK's Astronomer Royal. She'll serve as the official adviser to King Charles III on astronomical ...
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has promised “universal access to see what is one of the greatest telescopes in Britain” ...
Near the Moon's western limb lies Oceanus Procellarum, the Ocean of Storms - a vast swath of terrain spanning 1,600 miles (2,500 kilometers) north to south, and covering 10.5 percent of the lunar ...
June 22 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of the historic Prime Meridian that is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern astronomy. To celebrate, we're ...
The Royal Observatory Greenwich commemorated its 350th anniversary, having been established in 1675 by King Charles II. Its initial mandate focused on resolving the longitude problem, a significant ...
It only took 350 years, but the U.K. has appointed a woman to the position of astronomer royal. Michele Dougherty will take on the responsibility advising King Charles III on all things astronomical.