| pws-online.nl | Gijs | The website offers photography in various formats, including digital and analog, APS-C, DX, FX, 35mm and medium format. The photographer shares their interest in nature photography, judo photography, macro photography, and panorama photography, with examples from locations like Texel, Groningen and others. The website contains information on various photographic subjects, such as lens cleaning, adapter lenses, mirror lenses, Russentonne lenses, Nikkor CPU installation, and the Australis liner service. | Technical Aspects → Digital Photography 132 | panorama 84 lenses 438 nature 9094 photography 9503 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| jsussenbach.nl | John Samuel Sussenbach | The site details the Procyon astronomy program, developed for Psion machines, which calculates astronomical positions for any location and time, and includes catalogues of stars and nebulae. John Sussenbach’s work spans both film and digital astrophotography, starting with film photography in 1983 and transitioning to digital work in 2001, with a focus on the Solar System. The website presents various projects, including deep-sky object imaging, classical astrophotography with film, workshops (like the Juno Pro-Am Workshop in Nice), and collaborations with other astronomers, alongside equipment specifications used for imaging. | | solar system 30 astronomy 64 telescope 78 photography 9503 | |
| darkskyterschelling.nl | Dark Sky Park De Boschplaat | The website describes Dark Sky Park De Boschplaat as the darkest place in the Netherlands, ideal for observing the night sky. It explains what a ‘dark sky’ area is and mentions specific celestial phenomena such as the Milky Way, the Northern Lights, and meteors. The website provides information on the seasons and the chances of seeing the Northern Lights throughout the year, as well as updates on specific celestial events. | | night sky 11 northern lights 38 | Terschelling → Oosterend 18 |
| verenigingchristiaanhuygens.nl | Association Sterrenwacht Huygens | The website includes information on planets, constellations, galaxies, and other astronomical phenomena, such as comets and gravitational waves. Lectures are held on interesting topics within astronomy, such as black holes and their detection, with presentations given by experts from the University of Utrecht and Nikhef. The website offers opportunities for membership or sponsorship of the association, as well as directions to the observatory. | Entertainment → Leisure Activities 338 | observatory 40 lecture 1624 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| astrokraai.nl | Emil Kraaikamp | The website features images of planets, deep-sky objects, the ISS, and spacecraft, including Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, The Moon, The Sun, Uranus, and M51. Emil Kraaikamp utilizes the AutoStakkert! stacking software, which he developed, to process the images and minimize atmospheric distortions. The website provides links to the AutoStakkert! software and highlights a recent observation of Jupiter and Ganymede using a 1-meter Chilesco telescope. | | astrophotography 12 stack 15 telescope 78 webcam 236 image 2605 software 8291 | |
| astropage.nl | Marco Verstraaten | The website features a collection of images and videos of various astronomical phenomena, including the Aurora Borealis, earthgrazing meteoroids, and deep-sky nebulae such as the Monkeyhead Nebula and Cocoon Nebula. Visitors can explore 360-degree virtual panoramas from Marco Verstraaten's travels, particularly his trip to the Namibian desert in 2018, and view high-definition versions of his timelapses. The site also includes a store where images are available for printing, utilizing in-house, high-quality printers, and a contact section for inquiries. | | aurora 12 timelapse 32 panorama 84 print 5511 | |
| unawe.nl | UNAWE | The website provides various information about astronomy and space exploration, including background information, vision, goals, and team members. Various programs are available, such as Universe in a Box, Supercool Amateur Astronomer, Events and a Wonder Passport. The website also contains news, press releases, useful links, brochures, learning materials, videos, and a sitemap. | | cosmos 23 learning materials 239 news 15293 event 45199 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| sterrenwachtulrum.nl | Stichting Sterrenwacht Ulrum | The Sterrenwacht Ulrum foundation has built a planetarium with a 12-inch telescope and an equatorial tracking system. This telescope has been adapted to overcome electronic problems and can be used for observations up to 60 million light-years and even over a billion light-years. The website describes observations of planets, such as Jupiter, and of deep sky objects, such as the Ring Nebula. The Canon 1100 D camera, used on the telescope, makes it possible to observe the central star of the nebula. Additionally, an All Sky Camera has been installed on the roof of the house, which observes the sky 24 hours a day and displays images of clouds and bright stars. | | sky 16 telescope 78 camera 1733 | Het Hogeland → Ulrum 51 |
| huiskamerplanetarium.nl | The Huiskamerplanetarium | The planetarium organizes mobile birthday parties with space travel themes and offers workshops for schools. Public stargazing evenings are offered, both indoors and outdoors, and special events are planned for the National Solar Eclipse Day, including solar eclipses and sun observations. The website contains a blog about astronomy, written by journalist Roel van der Heijden, and an agenda with upcoming public stargazing evenings and a newsletter to stay informed. | | planetarium 21 telescope 78 birthday party 223 blog 13392 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| oetie.nl | Esther | The website contains explanations of astronomical phenomena such as planets and Saturnus. Personal observation reports are regularly shared, such as those from February 2025, where Venus, the moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars were visible. The website provides tips for planet photography, including a guide for dummies and an overview of recent Jupiter photos. | | planet 63 telescope 78 observation 248 photo 7778 blog 13392 workshop 19325 | |
| oriontexel.nl | Volkssterrenwacht De Jager | The website offers an agenda with various viewing nights and lectures, focused on astronomy and meteor observation. The observatory possesses observation equipment and publishes a monthly magazine and press releases. The website informs about the construction and opening of the observatory, as well as about recent activities such as the Perseid meteor viewing night in August 2025 and the Science Weekend in October 2025. | | observatory 40 observation 248 agenda 4374 | North-Holland → Texel 2208 |
| sterrenwachtdenhelder.nl | Zenit | The website contains information on various astronomical topics, such as the moon, planets, comets, star clusters, and star systems. Zenit organizes regular stargazing evenings and days, including the National Stargazing Days and the National Solar Viewing Day. In 2025, there will be national stargazing days on March 7th and 8th. The website provides details about the location (Cees Buining Observatory in Julianadorp) and the registration procedure for the events, including the costs and times. | | observatory 40 moon 57 telescope 78 | Den Helder → Julianadorp 304 |
| sterrenkundevoorjou.nl | Jeffrey Bout | Jeffrey Bout is a graduated astronomer who has been giving lectures and guest lessons on astronomy and space travel in Northern Netherlands for years. He offers lectures and lessons in schools, clubs and other institutions, and organizes stargazing activities in the province of Groningen. The website contains an agenda with lecture dates and links to social media platforms such as Bluesky and Facebook, where he provides information about his previous activities. | Training → Lectures 171 | space travel 18 guest lesson 20 astronomy 64 lecture 1624 agenda 4374 | Netherlands → Groningen 23734 |
| astro-fotografie.nl | Astro-fotografie.nl | The website publishes articles about the best lenses for astrophotography, focusing on wide-angle lenses with a large aperture. It addresses the opportunities for observing the Northern Lights and the possibility of receiving alerts about them via Twitter. The website also covers experiments with pinhole cameras to capture the orbit of the sun (solargraph) and discusses unusual lunar phenomena such as blue moons and lunar eclipses, as well as discoveries made by the Hubble space telescope. | Astronomy → Astrophotography 11 | northern lights 38 moon 57 telescope 78 lenses 438 | |
| darkskywaddenevents.nl | Dark Sky Wadden Events | The events are held on Terschelling and Ameland, considered the darkest places in the Netherlands, to allow visitors to observe a clear night sky. During the evenings, explanations and demonstrations using a telescope are provided, followed by a walk through the dunes for optimal stargazing. The initiative, launched in 2023 on Terschelling at Dark Sky Park De Boschplaat, offers observation evenings accessible to the general public and dependent on weather conditions. | Accommodation → Cottages 298 | night sky 11 telescope 78 dune 611 event 45199 | Terschelling → Oosterend 18 |
| ruimteamateur.nl | Space Amateur | The website presents news about astronomy and space exploration, including recent discoveries and cosmic events. It offers explanations of various astronomical concepts, such as black holes, star charts, and the structure of galaxies. The website provides practical tips and advice for observing and photographing the night sky, as well as information on diverse observation locations. | | planet 63 observation 248 | |
| geluidvanhetnoorden.nl | Geluid vh Noorden | The project offers a symphony of art forms that illustrate the impact of northern ingenuity. The premiere, scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the RABO Hall Forum Groningen, will include a concert, the presentation of an album, and a lavishly designed book. The project highlights various scientific achievements from North Holland, including the Woudagemaal (Windmill), the planetarium of Eise Eisinga, the heart-lung machine of Jan Nico Homan van der Heide, and the work of Ben Feringa, Jan Hendrik Oort, Frits Zernike and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. | Tourism → Cultural Attractions 698 | planetarium 21 bluetooth 91 | City Center → Inner City 217 |
| huurtelescoop.nl | Sidewalk Astronomy Montferland | The website provides information on renting telescopes and binoculars and describes the possibilities of observing special astronomical phenomena. Huurtelescoop.nl is the first and only provider of rental telescopes in the Netherlands, allowing renters to use professional guidance. The rental telescopes are suitable for observing planets, nebulae, and galaxies, allowing visitors to experience an experience similar to space travel. | Nature & Outdoors → Outdoor 4031 | sky 16 binocular 70 telescope 78 | |
| spacepatrol.nl | eqxuse | The site includes photos of space taken by the website owner and a gallery with nature photos. Visitors can learn about planets, the Milky Way, constellations, and the relationship between seasons and the stars. The website explains the Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy, and the impact of locations on the visibility of stars. | | galaxy 15 cosmos 23 constellation 173 photo 7778 | |
| deepskylog.nl | Deepsky section of the Astronomical Society of Belgium (Vereniging Voor Sterrenkunde (VVS)) | The database already contains tens of thousands of observations and thousands of sketches and drawings made by amateur astronomers worldwide. Users can register to share their observations and access various tools, including information about observed objects and their sketches. The website provides tools for consulting and creating observation lists, generating images, and accessing an interactive star atlas. | Resources → Databases 348 | atlas 69 observation 248 sketch 271 objects 426 | |