Stairs to Basement & Shop
Star Gazers
Measuring the Sky
As you go down to the Basement, look out for three portraits on the walls above you:
John Flamsteed
John Flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first Astronomer Royal.
Johannes Hevelius
Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) was a lunar topographer (he mapped the moon).
Tycho Brahe
Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) was
famous as an astronomer — and for losing part of his nose in a sword fight!
Where next?
Beeson Room
Spotlight Story: Lyra's Worlds
Basement & Shop
Spotlight Stories 9-12
Entrance Gallery
Spotlight Stories 5-8
Stairs to Top Gallery
Spotlight Story: Reach for the Moon
Top Gallery
Spotlight Stories 1-4
The 'Old Ashmolean': A Short History
The World's Oldest Surviving Purpose-built Public Museum Building
Main Menu
Back to the start
Where next?
Beeson Room
Spotlight Story: Lyra's Worlds
Basement & Shop
Spotlight Stories 9-12
Entrance Gallery
Spotlight Stories 5-8
Stairs to Top Gallery
Spotlight Story: Reach for the Moon
Top Gallery
Spotlight Stories 1-4
The 'Old Ashmolean': A Short History
The World's Oldest Surviving Purpose-built Public Museum Building
Main Menu
Back to the start
Built with Shorthand