Greenwich observatory

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The Royal Observatory has played an important role in astronomical science. It has been turned into a museum which displays astronomical and navigational tools. If you're not interested in that, you can at least enjoy the spectacular views of London from here. The admission to the observatory also includes the Meridian Line and the Great Equatorial Telescope.

The Shepherd Gate 24-Hour Clock - Greenwich, London, England. The first to show Greenwich Mean Time to the public.

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1675.The Royal Observatory,Greenwich ,London is the home of the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time. Founded by Charles II in 1675, its purpose was to make accurate measurements of the positions of the Sun,Moon and stars to help „find the so-much desired longitude of places for the perfectiong of the art of navigation“. Christopher Wren;

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On this day 4th May, 1675, King Charles II ordered the construction of the Royal Greenwich Observatory.in London. It played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation and is best known as the location of 0 degrees longitude, which has determined mapping co-ordinates since that time

The Prime Meridian, also known as the Greenwich Meridian, passes through longitude 0° 0' 0'' and on its journey from pole to pol...