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.
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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.
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 …
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.
Shipbuilding: The earliest vessels - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBLearn about the history of shipbuilding and the different types of boats and ships used by ancient civilizations. See pictures and descriptions of Egyptian, Greek and Phoenician vessels, and how they were powered and armed.
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.
RMS Titanic facts - Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBApr 15, 2019 · Learn about the history, design and fate of the RMS Titanic, the largest and most famous ship of its time. Find out how it differed from its sister ships Olympic and Britannic, and what life was like on board.
What is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - and why does it matter?
WEBLearn how Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) became the international standard of civil time and the basis for the global system of time zones. Discover the history, definition and significance of GMT and its relation to the Prime Meridian …
Blackbeard | Edward Teach | Pirate | Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBLearn about the history and legacy of Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, a 40-gun frigate that he captured and renamed from a French slave ship. Find out how the ship was sunk, scuttled and excavated, and what artifacts were recovered from it.