Astronomy Centre (London)
United Kingdom /
England /
Westham /
London
World
/ United Kingdom
/ England
/ Westham
World / United Kingdom / England
observatory, landmark, geodetic point
Built: 1891–99.
Originally called the ‘New Physical Laboratory’ and later the South Building, this was created to house a new scientific department of the Royal Observatory for the measurement of stars.
Today it houses the Weller Astronomy Galleries, interactive galleries that help to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
Originally called the ‘New Physical Laboratory’ and later the South Building, this was created to house a new scientific department of the Royal Observatory for the measurement of stars.
Today it houses the Weller Astronomy Galleries, interactive galleries that help to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 51°28'36"N -0°0'1"E
- RAF Chilbolton (site of) 107 km
- Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex (MDSCC) - Robledo de Chavela, Spain 1272 km
- Roque de los Muchachos Observatory 2934 km
- Mt Washington 5170 km
- Dunlap Astronomical Observatory grounds 5716 km
- Cherry Springs State Park 5768 km
- Fan Mountains 6098 km
- NRAO - Green Bank 6132 km
- Fox Island County Park and Nature Preserve 6286 km
- Arecibo Observatory 6828 km
- Greenwich Park 0.1 km
- Blackheath 0.7 km
- University of Greenwich - Greenwich Campus 0.8 km
- Blackheath 1 km
- Greenwich 1.1 km
- Lewisham 1.8 km
- St. John's 1.9 km
- Deptford 2.2 km
- Belfore Inventories 2.9 km
- Royal Borough of Greenwich 3.6 km