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March 1928: The king of Afghanistan, Amanullah Khan walking across the lawn at Greenwich Observatory to where a small telescope is set up for him. An open observatory roof is in the background. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

March 1928:  The king of Afghanistan, Amanullah Khan walking across the lawn at Greenwich Observatory to where a small telescope is set up for him. An open observatory roof is in the background.  (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)