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Royal Museums Greenwich September Newsletter Visions of the Universe Visions of the Universe shop Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013         Yinka Shonibare at Greenwich         A Titanic pig mystery         Astro Courses Closing soon Until 15 September. Members go free Don't miss the awe-inspiring Visions of the Universe, which has been wowing visitors with amazing prints of beautiful galaxies, spectacular nebulae and millions of shimmering stars in one breath-taking collection. It will captivate anyone who has ever stared up at the night sky in amazement, and anyone who simply loves beautiful photography. Find out more via the #spaceisawesome Twitter hashtag and the special Tumblr, which contains more photos, videos and facts about space. Additionally don't miss the Map of the Moon exhibit within the Compass Lounge which also closes 15 September.  Rarely seen hand-drawn maps from 1952 by the engineer and amateur astronomer Hugh Percy Wilkins (1896–1960) Book your tickets for the exhibition at rmg.co.uk/visions Visions of the Universe shop For stargazers and future astronauts As the Visions of the Universe exhibit draws to a close. Make sure to get your hands on posters, cups, T-shirts, telescopes, prints, chocolate, cufflinks, pillows, toys and books that will make you see the universe in a new way. Head to the online shop or find the products in the exhibition shop at the National Maritime Museum. Find out more at rmg.co.uk/shop Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 Opens 19 September 2013 - 23 February 2014 The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition and exhibition continues to showcase incredible images from amateur astrophotographers all around the world. The awards ceremony takes place on the 18 September at the Royal Observatory, to celebrate all the entries. The very next day you get to see these inspiring photos for yourself. Follow our live tweets from ceremony  via #AstroPhoto13 and @ROGAstronomers Find out more at rmg.co.uk Yinka Shonibare MBE at Greenwich Opens 18 September 2013 - 23 February 2014 Best known for 'Nelson's Ship in a Bottle' which greets visitors to the NMM. Yinka Shonibare will show off new work within The Queen's House as part of our Contemporary Arts Programme. This includes two life-size figures inspired by the life and loves of Lord Nelson and a gravity defying outdoor sculpture guaranteed to take your breath away. Follow the new Queen's House Twitter account @TQHGreenwich and updates about the new display via #YinkaGreenwich hashtag Find out more at rmg.co.uk/shonibare A Titanic pig mystery How an unknown tune was solved within 24 hours A musical pig that played a tune for children as the Titanic sank, has sang its tune for the first time in living memory thanks to x-ray technology, but that was only part of the story when it came to figuring out its tune. Find out more at rmg.co.uk   Astro Courses A unique range of opportunities to study astronomy The Royal Observatory Greenwich offers courses for beginners alongside GCSE Astronomy and Foundation Astrophysics. Students at the Observatory have access to unique resources, from our state-of-the-art digital planetarium to our historic 28-inch refractor telescope. Find out more at rmg.co.uk