June 22 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of the historic Prime Meridian that is ...

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675.

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, was at the forefront of this technological rush. It was here that Greenwich Mean Time was developed – an average measure of solar time by astronomers ...

Although today the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in south-east London, is an excellent museum, for almost 300 years the site was a centre for astronomical and navigational observations and research.

Countless tourists pay fees to secure a good view of the London skyline. But, there are plenty of places from which to get amazing views of the city for free.

The stamp images narrate the story of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London and its role in the history of astronomy, timekeeping, and navigation.

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.

The images commemorate John Harrison, who measured longitude at sea (Handout/PA) Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675.

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675. Featured on the main set of six stamps are the Airy Transit Circle Telescope ...