June 22 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of the historic Prime Meridian that is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern astronomy. To celebrate, we're ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich commemorated its 350th anniversary, having been established in 1675 by King Charles II. Its initial mandate focused on resolving the longitude problem, a significant ...

Near the small town of Herstmonceux in the English county of East Sussex sits the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. The Royal Observatory Greenwich was first built in Greenwich, London, ...

"We’re made of bits of dead stars." London -- After a 60-year hiatus, astronomers at the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London are studying the sky again. The observatory, which is home to the Prime ...

Each year, the UK's Royal Observatory in Greenwich runs an Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest. Yesterday, the Observatory announced the winners of its 2013 version, the winners of which will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Happily telling stories about travel and discovery around the world. Everyone knows the name Greenwich. “Gren-itch,” not ...

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675. Featured on the main set of six stamps are the Airy Transit Circle Telescope; ...

Near the small town of Herstmonceux in the English county of East Sussex sits the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. The Royal Observatory Greenwich was first built in Greenwich, London, ...