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  • History of Astronomy - Talks by Simon Nosworthy and Mary Dooley
    History of Astronomy - Talks by Simon Nosworthy and Mary Dooley
    Thu, 19 Sept
    Mycenae House
    19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    Introduction to the Stella Cinderella, a talk by Simon Nosworthy about Caroline Herschel; and Alice Everett, the Greenwich Astronomer who Mapped the Stars, a talk by Mary Dooley. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Fly me to the Moon
    Fly me to the Moon
    Mon, 23 Sept
    RMG Lecture Theatre
    23 Sept 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    23 Sept 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Megan Argo, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Lancaster The last year has witnessed significant lunar mission activity including the first commercial lunar landing... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • The Case for Dark Matter
    The Case for Dark Matter
    Mon, 14 Oct
    Queen's House
    14 Oct 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    14 Oct 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Matthew Bothwell, Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge Despite its importance, Dark Matter has never actually been detected... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Telescope Workshop
    Telescope Workshop
    Thu, 17 Oct
    Mycenae House
    17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE, UK
    Don’t know one end of a telescope from the other? Not sure what type of telescope you should buy? Then this is the workshop for you! DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Exclusive Access: Evening at the Royal Observatory
    Exclusive Access: Evening at the Royal Observatory
    Tue, 22 Oct
    Royal Observatory Greenwich
    22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Experience exclusive access to the Royal Observatory with a private tour, and guided stargazing or a tailored Planetarium show. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Exclusive Access: Evening at the Royal Observatory
    Exclusive Access: Evening at the Royal Observatory
    Tue, 12 Nov
    Royal Observatory Greenwich
    12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    12 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Experience exclusive access to the Royal Observatory with a private tour, and guided stargazing or a tailored Planetarium show. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • The James Webb Space Telescope: Observing the Edge of the Universe
    The James Webb Space Telescope: Observing the Edge of the Universe
    Mon, 18 Nov
    Queen's House
    18 Nov 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    18 Nov 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Andy Bunker, Professor of Astrophysics at University of Oxford The James Webb Space Telescope launched on Christmas Day in 2021 and is now making spectacular observations of the Universe... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Looking for Life on Mars
    Looking for Life on Mars
    Mon, 09 Dec
    Queen's House
    09 Dec 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    09 Dec 2024, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Andrew Coates, Professor and Deputy Director at University College London - Mullard Space Science Laboratory Mars is the nearest location where life could have evolved in our solar system... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • New Adventures of the Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers on Mars
    New Adventures of the Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers on Mars
    Mon, 13 Jan
    Queen's House
    13 Jan 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    13 Jan 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Sanjeev Gupta, Professor of Earth Science at Imperial College London The history of water and surface environments on early Mars is encoded in the planet’s sedimentary rocks. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 04 Feb
    Royal Observatory Greenwich
    04 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    04 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Flamsteed viewing session with the Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Dark Energy: Einstein's "Biggest Blunder"?
    Dark Energy: Einstein's "Biggest Blunder"?
    Mon, 10 Feb
    Queen's House
    10 Feb 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    10 Feb 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Ofer Lahav, Professor of Astronomy at University College London The Dark Energy Survey (DES) is an ambitious experiment designed to unravel the mysteries of the force shaping our universe... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 04 Mar
    Royal Observatory Greenwich
    04 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    04 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Flamsteed viewing session with the Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • The Extremely Large Telescope: The Biggest Eye on the Sky
    The Extremely Large Telescope: The Biggest Eye on the Sky
    Mon, 10 Mar
    Queen's House
    10 Mar 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    10 Mar 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Ruben Sanchez-Jannsen, Astronomer at STFC’s UK Astronomy Technology Centre The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is the world’s most ambitious ground-based optical-infrared astronomical facility. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Viewing with the Great Equatorial Telescope
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 18 Mar
    Royal Observatory Greenwich
    18 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    18 Mar 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
    Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
    Flamsteed viewing session with the Great Equatorial Telescope at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Fantastic Binaries and How to Find Them
    Fantastic Binaries and How to Find Them
    Mon, 14 Apr
    Queen's House
    14 Apr 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    14 Apr 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Ingrid Pelisoli, Royal Society Research Fellow at University of Warwick Binary stars are systems where two stars orbit one another under their mutual gravitational attraction... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History
    Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History
    Mon, 19 May
    Queen's House
    19 May 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    19 May 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Professor Lewis Dartnell, Professor of Astobiology at University of Westminster When we talk about human history, we often focus on great leaders, revolutions, and technological advances... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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  • 350 years and counting: three and a half centuries of perseverance, ingenuity and public duty at the ROG
    350 years and counting: three and a half centuries of perseverance, ingenuity and public duty at the ROG
    Mon, 23 Jun
    Queen's House
    23 Jun 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    23 Jun 2025, 19:15 – 21:00
    Queen's House, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
    by Dr Louise Devoy, Senior Curator, Royal Observatory Greenwich On 10 August 1675, John Flamsteed laid the foundation stone of the new Royal Observatory situated in Greenwich Park... DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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