Royal Observatory Greenwich

Louise Devoy

When King Charles II signed the royal warrant that led to the founding of the Royal Observatory in 1675, it was to ensure that Britain was not left behind other European nations as they pursued global trade and resources. Now, in its 350th year, the 'small observatory within our park at Greenwich' is perhaps the most famous such institution in the world, home to the historic Prime Meridian of the World, 0+ longitude, and an essential reference on our clocks, watches, maps and globes. The 100 objects contained within the pages of this book highlight the many people, ideas and technologies that contributed to 'perfecting the art of navigation' and mapping the stars. They include some of the most famous objects in the Royal Observatory's collection.

Author(s): Devoy, Louise
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 16/10/2025
Pagination: 272 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Royal Museums Greenwich
Published By: Royal Museums Greenwich
Book Classification: History of science|Popular astronomy & space
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ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781906367916