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8 June 2004 was a special day for astronomers - a transit of Venus was visible across the UK. Many people came to the Observatory to watch it using viewers, projection screens and telescopes. See some of the pictures from the day.
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This site is most notable for its on-line exhibitions. Topics covered include Astronomy, Navigation and Exploration. Researchers may find the exhibits about George Airy, Edmund Halley, William and Caroline Herschel, and the Story of Longitude. Each exhibit includes information about various aspects of the subject. The site also includes other useful pages about the history of the observatory, astronomy and navigation in addition to brief biographies of the fifteen astronomers royal.