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Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London - IgoUgo Reviews
The eventually solution of the problem came not but from an astronomer but John Harrison (1693-1776), a clockmaker who spent 25 years fine-tuning the instrument that became known as the marine chronometer. Perhaps more famously, he took a further decade to actually recoup the prize through a series ...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich, London | MyTravelGuide.com
Designed by Christopher Wren, The Observatory was founded in 1675 to compute exact longitudes using astronomy for navigational purposes. However, by 1948 London's glow had become too bright for star gazing, and the astronomers decamped to Sussex. Now the Old Royal Observatory is part of the National...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich, an Attraction in Greenwich, London. Search for London Attractions.
This Observatory has stood on this site since 1675 when it was built by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II. It was here that a line was chosen to mark Longitude Zero, defined by the Observatory transit instrument and travellers from around the world pause for a photograph where east and we...
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Royal Greenwich Observatory (observatory, Greenwich, London, United Kingdom) --�Britannica Online Encyclopedia
...a clergyman in 1675, Flamsteed in 1684 received the income of the living of Burstow, Surrey. His report to the Royal Society on the need for a new observatory resulted in the founding (1675) of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, of which he was the first director (and hence astronomer royal). He fo...
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Royal Observatory Greenwich - places2visit.co.uk - BROWSE.
This is the 7th edition of a colourful guide to the best of Britain's rich and varied heritage and attractions. With all the information you need to enjoy a perfect day out in Britain and Ireland, it is the perfect companion for organising family days out or weekend breaks throughout the year. Fully...
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iExplore Community: Greenwich- Royal Observatory %26 The Prime Meridian - London, England
Where �Time� begins. We had loved our trip via Docklands Light Railway, newly opened in 1996, to Island Gardens, and our �adventurous� trudge under the Thames via the pedestrian tunnel, only to arrive at the southern bank and immediately see the Cutty Sark and Gypsy Moth IV on our right. Most visito...
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