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2013: Royal Observatory, Greenwich #9

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich (formerly the Royal Greenwich Observatory or RGO), in London, England played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known as the location of the prime meridian.

 

 

Many horological artefacts are displayed, documenting the history of precision timekeeping for navigational and astronomical purposes.

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Uploaded on July 19, 2013
Taken on June 18, 2013