Royal Observatory Greenwich

The Royal Observatory Greenwich was founded in the 17th century, and from there the great scientists of the time meticulously charted the stars to help navigate the sea; Over the centuries, the Royal Observatory is still closely associated with world time zones, universal time and longitude. There you can discover the rich history of the site, see the amazing Peter Harrison Planetarium and enjoy great views of London across Greenwich Royal Park and the River Thames. Here you can walk in the footsteps of astronomers and discover Their stories and experience the wonders of the past, present and future in astronomy, space and stars.