Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Observatory founded by Charles II in 1675 to find longitude at sea; Christopher Wren designed it.

Building

1675 O.S. –

Over time

designed by
Christopher Wren
led by
John Flamsteed
patron
Charles II of England

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q192988

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