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National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium

 
 
ADDRESS
Royal Observatory Greenwich, Greenwich Park, SE10 9NF 
 
TELEPHONE
020 8312 8565 
 
OPENING TIMES
Weekdays (term time) 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm | Weekends & holidays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
 
PRICES
£6 (Adults), £4 (Concessions & Children) | Tickets can be purchased by emailing bookings@nmm.ac.uk, phoning 020 8312 6608 or at the Planetarium on the day of your visit
 

Nearby National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium

 
 
 
National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison PlanetariumThe 15 million Peter Harrison Planetarium opened in 2007, a beautiful cone-shaped addition to the Royal Observatory designed by architects Allies and Morrison. This 120-seat, state-of-the-art facility replaced the small and out of date planetarium in the dome of the South Building and is now the only place to see the stars in London. The bronze cone is precisely tilted at 51.5 degrees (the latitude of Greenwich) so that it points to the North Star, while the reflexive disc at right angles to this is then aligned with the celestial equator and the vertical north edge marks the zenith. If you're not sure what all this technical and astronomical planning means just take a look and you'll get a great view of the stars. Daily shows by real astronomers take you on a fantastic journey (on the hour between 1pm and 4pm weekdays, from 11am on weekends). Note: all shows are suitable for children of 7+ and there are special shows such as 'Stargazing for Beginner' where babies aged one year and over are welcome.
 

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173-185 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 11 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Bugsby Way, SE10 | 23 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Staying at this hotel puts you right in the centre of Greenwich, with a thousand years of British naval history on your doorstep, as well shops, ...More
 
 
 
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Lilies Or The Revival Of A Romantic Drama London
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Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Greenwich Theatre, Wild Oats Productions and City Lights Theatre Company present Canadian playwright Michel Marc Bouchard's award-winning drama about forbidden love....More
 
 
 
Kate Flatt: Ballroom Of Joys And Sorrows
London > Events > Dance  Dates: Friday 1st June and Saturday 2nd June 2012 - 7.45pm
Greenwich Dance Agency, The Borough Hall, Royal Hill, SE10 | 9 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A dance-theatre, intergenerational work, celebrating rituals of life. Featuring English and global folk dance traditions, live music and song....More
 
 
 
The Angels' Share (Parent And Baby Screening)
London > Events > Film Events  Dates: Friday 1st June 2012 - 11am
Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 | 9 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Community service reprobate Robbie and fellow attendees Albert, Rhino and Mo hatch a hare-brained plan to steal four bottles of the most expensive whisky in the ...More
 
 
 
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302 Creek Road, Greenwick, London, SE10 | 8 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
Located in Greenwich, South East London, Up The Creek is one of the UK’s best comedy venues, offering true intimacy with a diverse range of acts ...More
 
 
 
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Greenwich Station Forecourt, 189 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 | 13 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
The Greenwich Playhouse is one of the most modern theatres in the London area. It's certainly not the biggest - it has seating capacity for 84 ...More
 
 
 
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26 Royal Hill, London, SE10 | 10 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
A small but perfectly formed cheese shop in a pretty little street off the main Greenwich High Road. With over 100 different types to choose from, ...More
 
 
 
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A book lovers gem. As one of London's oldest and last remaining second-hand bookshops, this bookshop stocks signed first editions and collectables as well as local ...More
 
 
 
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17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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1-2 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
In spite of its name, its Victorian pub exterior and an interesting collection of Greenwich memorabilia, the Spread Eagle is not a pub, or even a ...More
 
 
 
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45 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 | 6 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
New Zealanders take their burgers pretty seriously, and back in 2001 three Kiwis living in London found themselves homesick from the lack of well-crafted quality burgers ...More
 
 
 
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121 Roman Road, London, Tower Hamlets, London E2 | 3.8 miles from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
For 30 years Four Corners has been training, producing and supporting the full range of film and photographic requirements. Services on offer include filmmaking facilities and ...More
 
 
 
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From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
 
 
 
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Learn some crafty manouveurs at Making Space where classes on mask making, glass engraving, pyrography (burning patterns into wood or leather), chainmail knitting, and book hollowing ...More
 
 
 
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17 Nelson Road, Greenwich, , London, SE10 | 5 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Formely The House And Terrace, THAT London is a large 1,800-capacity nightclub venue a five minute walk away from The O2 Arena on the Greenwich peninsula. ...More
 
 
 
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Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 | 18 minutes from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium
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Royal River: Power, Pageantry and the Thames
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Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 

Greenwich Market 5 minutes walk from National Maritime Museum: Peter Harrison Planetarium

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Edgy storytelling from Geordie stand-up Gavin Webster, plus John Lynn and MC Gordon Southern....More

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