Observing our Solar System: A beginner’s guide Collection_Queen's House and Greenwich The print series was commissioned

The print series was commissioned by Sir Jonas Moore

I was hoping for a clear sky with little atmospheric distortion to try a difficult capture of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) crossing in front of the Sun

The photographs of every step use strands of rope in different colours - so you can clearly see how to tie each knot

the portrayal of naval personnel has been a significant branch of British art for over 500 years

to capture the details and sharpness

Observing our Solar System: A beginner’s guide Collection_Queen's House and Greenwich The print series was commissionedThe sights in our Solar System are dynamic reminders of our planet's position as part of a larger neighbourhood. Study the ever changing face of the Moon, watch the steady march of the planets against the stars, witness the thrill of a meteor shower or the memory of a once in a generation comet. Just one of our Astronomy and space books. Find practical astronomy guides, reference books, and the best in popular space writing. Shop our exclusive