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EXPLORING HISTORY THROUGH ASTRONOMY

Henbury Millennium Sundial, Sir Francis Graham-Smith, Greenwich Mean Time plaque

Henbury Millennium Sundial, Sir Francis Graham-Smith, Greenwich Mean Time plaque

Sir Francis' legacy casts a long shadow

Take time to remember radio astronomy pioneer and pillar of community

Jul 252 min read

Top left: one of several stained glass windows at the church dedicated to Jeremiah Horrocks. The inscription translates as "oh, most grateful spectacle, the realization of so many ardent desires". Also pictured is a commemorative tapestry, bronze sculpture and stone inscription celebrating Horrocks' achievement.

Top left: one of several stained glass windows at the church dedicated to Jeremiah Horrocks. The inscription translates as "oh, most grateful spectacle, the realization of so many ardent desires". Also pictured is a commemorative tapestry, bronze sculpture and stone inscription celebrating Horrocks' achievement.

A pilgrimage to Much Hoole

Small church in rural Lancashire records groundbreaking moment in astronomy

Mar 212 min read

A tea card depicting the then under construction Lovell Telescope is among those featured

A tea card depicting the then under construction Lovell Telescope is among those featured

Out Into Space tea card set

Brooke Bond collectible reveals love written in the stars

Mar 212 min read

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