Astronomy and Time Exhibits

Herstmonceux was once the home of ‘Greenwich Mean Time’, and the ‘pips’ were sent from the Royal Greenwich Observatory to the BBC. Time is therefore an important link in our history. The Time exhibits are displayed off the main corridor adjacent to the Forces exhibition and also in Dome F which is our 'Domes of Discovery Exhibition: The story of the Royal Observatory.'

Astronomy is of course at the heart of The Observatory. Many of the Astronomy exhibits are on display in The Domes of Discovery Exhibition. However, Earth and Beyond also covers a wide range of astronomy related exhibits too, including the Planet Explorer. The constellation Quest which explores some of the constellations, can be found in the old refrigeration unit off the main corridor by the Forces exhibition.