Smith, the former Astronomer Royal, who has died aged 102, was a pioneer of radio astronomy, carrying out research which ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich was established 350 years ago this month. Prior to 1972, the Astronomer Royal also served as Director of this facility. Credit: Paul Wilkinson (Flickr, CC BY 2.0) ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring legacy in ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...