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Head to the Royal Observatory this Easter for science demonstrations, craft sessions and more! 

Programme: 

Hands-on Horology: Craft Workshop (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 10th April) 
Get creative at a time-themed craft workshop, where you can create an origami time ball, a paper 'H4' timekeeper, a compass, or other instruments that you can see in the Royal Observatory collection. 

These objects are essential to the history of the Royal Observatory and navigation, so come and craft a piece of history!
* Included in ticket price | Drop-in session 
* This activity is recommended for ages 4+, and features varying levels of difficulty.

Live Demonstrations (Daily) 
Learn how a camera obscura works, get hands-on with a navigational sextant or unlock the secrets of an astrolabe by dropping in to our live demonstrations.
* Included in ticket price | Drop-in session 

Treasure Tour (Daily) 
Explore some of the Royal Observatory's most treasured objects, learn about the astronomers who lived and worked here, and explore how they helped us understand space, time and navigation. 

This guided experience will allow you to explore the history of the site from its very first observations, all the way up to the present day.
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