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Herstmonceux Castle The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of
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Herstmonceux Castle The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of
Herstmonceux Castle
The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of Herstmonceux Castle in 1948, when it moved from Greenwich in southeast London and converted the house and its grounds towards the study of the night sky. Our Picture Shows the interior of one of the telescopic domes. July 1952 C3464-009
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Herstmonceaux
East Sussex
England
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This print takes us back to the 1950s, showcasing the magnificent Herstmonceux Castle in all its glory. Once a grand residence, this historic castle found a new purpose when it became home to The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) in 1948. The RGO relocated from its original site in Greenwich, London, and transformed the castle and its sprawling grounds into a hub for studying the wonders of the night sky. In this particular image, we are granted access to an enchanting interior scene within one of the telescope domes. Bathed in soft light, we can almost feel the hushed excitement that must have filled this space as astronomers delved into their celestial explorations. With cutting-edge telescopes at their disposal, these dedicated scientists sought answers to age-old questions about our universe. The photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge. It transports us back to an era where scientific progress was made through meticulous observation and analysis rather than advanced technology. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Memory Lane Prints, let us appreciate both the architectural beauty of Herstmonceux Castle and the intellectual endeavors that unfolded within its walls during those transformative years for astronomy.
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