The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London -
a 125 year+ World Heritage UNESCO Site,
(where the Prime Meridian is based and where world time begins),
contributed a major role in the history of navigation and astronomy.











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

It is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames.

The observatory was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II, with the foundation stone being laid on 10 August.
At that time the king also created the position of Astronomer Royal,
to serve as the director of the observatory and to "apply himself with the most exact care and diligence to the rectifying
of the tables of the motions of the heavens, and the places of the fixed stars,
so as to find out the so much desired longitude of places for the perfecting of the art of navigation."

He appointed John Flamsteed as the first AR. The building was completed in the summer of 1676.
The building was often given the title "Flamsteed House", in reference to its first occupant.

The scientific work of the observatory was relocated elsewhere in stages in the first half of the 20th century, and the Greenwich site is now maintained as a museum.

The Prime Meridian of the world is located in Greenwich, London

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A prime meridian, based at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, was established by Sir George Airy in 1851.


The "Royal Observatory", (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) played a major role
in the history of astronomy and navigation. Greenwich, London, Great Britain.



125 years and counting of the Royal Observatory (located close to the National Maritime Museum)
located in Greenwich, south-east London.


Greenwich Royal Observatory Astronomy Meridian Line King Charles Building, Greenwich, London


Greenwich:Royal Observatory


This short film from Editor David J. Eicher's 2013 England astronomy tour shows you the famous Octagon Room
and its contents in the oldest and most famous building of the Royal Observatory, Flamsteed House.
Here John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, conducted his astronomical research.
Many illustrious names also did work here, including Edmond Halley.
The building was designed by Christopher Wren in 1675.
The room holds a portrait of Charles II, who established the observatory.


A walking tour of Greenwich, London, England.