Astrophotography - Our changing view of the Universe
Friday 31st July 2026 from 18:30pm to 20:00pm
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath Avenue, London, London, SE10 8XJ
Join award-winning astrophotographer and author Josh Dury for an inspiring evening exploring how light pollution and satellite technology are changing our view of the night sky, and what can be done to protect dark skies and nocturnal environments. Hosted by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich at the National Maritime Museum, the talk will also highlight the growing role of astrophotography in raising awareness and inspiring positive change.
Event organiser
Royal Museums Greenwich is organising this event
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The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
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Local light pollution
Royal Observatory Greenwich is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to an urban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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