Year 5 - Blast off into the Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Year 5 have been learning about Space this half term and went to the Royal Observatory for our first trip! We found out facts about the solar system in the planetarium. Did you know planet X doesn't actually exist?

Additionally, we walked around the Weller Astronomy Galleries and partook in a workshop, where we looked at the comparison of the earth, sun and moon. We found out that the earth is 4 times the size of the moon and the sun is merely a tiny star!

Year 5 Rowan's Royal Observatory Trip

Look at all of the incredible things we had the opportunity to explore at the observatory! We really enjoyed the presentation in the planetarium! Who knew there were so many stars!

Yera 5 Linden Class - Stars in our Eyes - Visit to The Royal Observatory, Greenwich

This week Linden visited The Royal Observatory at Greenwich to find out more about the Stars and Planets for our Space topic this term.  We learnt about this history of time keeping and the importance of the Greenwich Meridian Line in our world. We even got to stand across the Meridian line and hop between the Eastern and Western hemispheres! We also visited the Planetarium where we watched an incredible show teaching us all about astronomy, astrology and space exploration history. We also were fortunate enough to see some amazing examples of space photography - we found the images so interesting and inspiring! To infinity and beyond!........