| sterrenwacht.nl | Sterrenwacht Limburg | The observatory is open on Friday evenings from 19:30 to 23:00, where visitors can look through telescopes at the Moon, planets, and star systems. Visitors can also participate in interactive presentations about the universe and the observatory offers an exhibition and coffee. Special events are regularly organized, such as the Perseid evening on August 15, 2025, during which the observatory is open until 01:00. | Visual Arts → Museums 2049 | night sky 11 telescope 78 universe 79 exhibition 5332 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | Netherlands → Limburg 31909 |
| volkssterrenwachtbussloo.nl | Volkssterrenwacht Bussloo | The Volkssterrenwacht Bussloo regularly hosts viewing nights with presentations on current topics, after which it is possible to observe the starry sky with telescopes on clear nights. For the anniversary celebration on July 6, 2025, there is a special Solar Viewing Day with various activities for all ages. The website provides access to annual reports, information about courses, the history of the observatory, and job vacancies. | | observatory 40 telescope 78 anniversary 670 annual report 877 presentation 1785 | Voorst → Bussloo 56 |
| observeum.nl | Stichting Museum & Sterrenwacht Burgum | The website details opening hours, entrance fees, a floor plan, and various exhibitions, ranging from archaeology and geology to astronomy and meteorology. Special lesson packages are available for schools to engage students in interactive and educational ways related to the exhibits and astronomy. The website also includes information about events, such as the Month of History, national star-gazing days, and the current agenda, as well as options for hall rental, donations, and volunteer work. | Environment → Nature 8454 | planetarium 21 observatory 40 lesson package 248 museum 2002 exhibition 5332 event 45199 | Tytsjerksteradiel → Burgum 371 |
| nova-astronomy.nl | NOVA | NOVA, or the Netherlands Research School for Astronomy, was established as an alliance of universities in Amsterdam, Groningen, Leiden, and Nijmegen, and recognized as a top-research school in 1998. The school's mission is to conduct advanced astronomical research, train young astronomers, and share discoveries with the public, collaborating closely with SRON and ASTRON. NOVA’s astronomers utilize facilities such as the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the ALMA array, and coordinate their efforts through the Astronomy Council (RvdA). | | observatory 40 astronomy 64 student 7623 research 8967 collaboration 16036 | Westerveld → Dwingeloo 392 |
| sterrenwachthellendoorn.nl | Sterrenwacht Hellendoorn | The Sterrenwacht Hellendoorn offers various activities, such as public evenings, star lectures, presentations, and planetarium projections, utilizing telescopes and a radio telescope. Starting January 1st, 2025, the reservation process for group reservations has changed, requiring online reservations via the website, and group reservations cannot be requested by email. The observatory features a dome with telescopes, a modern projection planetarium, and an observation platform, the Sky-Walk, allowing visitors to observe the night sky in a unique way. | Environment → Nature 8454 | planetarium 21 observatory 40 dome 44 telescope 78 | Rijssen-Holten → Rijssen 1048 |
| sterrenwachtcopernicus.nl | Volkssterrenwacht Copernicus | The Copernicus Observatory, located in Overveen in the Kennemerduinen, has been open to visitors since 1974, providing an opportunity to experience the universe up close. Visitors can visit the observatory to observe the moon, planets, stars, and the sun through telescopes, as well as attend lectures, exhibitions, and courses. The observatory is closed during the summer months and is entirely run by volunteers, recognized as an ANBI foundation, and offers solar observations for the first time in May 2025. | | observatory 40 telescope 78 universe 79 sun 209 lecture 1624 exhibition 5332 | Bloemendaal → Overveen 414 |
| sterrenwachthalley.nl | Sterrenwacht Halley | The observatory features various facilities, including three domes with telescopes, a planetarium, an auditorium, an exhibition space, a radio telescope, and a 10-kilometer-long planet path. Public activities include lectures, courses, youth programs, and astrophotography workshops. Sterrenwacht Halley receives support from Carl Zeiss AG and works with various working groups and volunteers. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 | planetarium 21 telescope 78 lecture 1624 | Bernheze → Heesch 392 |
| sterrenwachttivoli.nl | Sterrenwacht Tivoli | After 44 years, the popular observatory has returned to Oudenbosch, restored by the owner of Hotel-Brasserie Tivoli, members of the Simon Stevin association, and the ‘Sterrenwacht Tivoli’ foundation. The observatory was founded in 1961 by Mr. Bruno Ernst, whose motto ‘Nescius omnium curiosus sum’ (I know nothing but am curious about everything) inspires the association. Sterrenwacht Tivoli offers courses, lectures, and workshops, including tours for schools, and uses a 30cm Maksutov telescope and an observation room. | Cultural Experiences → Cultural Activities 279 | observatory 40 astronomy 64 history 7286 association 8562 course 14728 | Halderberge → Oudenbosch 352 |
| sterrenwachtasten.nl | Jan Paagman Sterrenwacht | The website offers information about the Jan Paagman Observatory located in Asten, including its services such as public evenings, group visits, and a basic astronomy course. The website promotes events such as public evenings focused on observing astronomical phenomena, like the Perseid meteor shower, and special lectures with Govert Schilling. The association ‘The Association’ and the youth group ‘Galactica’ are also mentioned on the website, highlighting the focus on education and youth involvement. | | planetarium 21 observatory 40 kids 84 association 8562 | North-Brabant → Asten 807 |
| sterrenwachteindhoven.nl | Stichting Dr. A.F. Philips’ Sterrenwacht | Sterrenwacht Eindhoven has been welcoming visitors since 1938 to look at the stars together and be amazed by the universe. The observatory features a large telescope that allows visitors to peer deep into the universe, housed under a dome. The website provides information about membership, the board, volunteers, events, documents, the foundation supporting the observatory, and contact details. | Context 161394 | observatory 40 telescope 78 schedule 2624 foundation 6678 membership 10442 | Cranendonck → Maarheeze 210 |
| sterrenwachtalmere.nl | Stichting Sterrenwacht Almere | The Sterrenwacht Almere is open every Thursday evening from 8:00 PM, with coffee, tea, and astronomy tips. Visitors can admire telescopes on the roof and participate in workshops, lectures, or talks at a reduced rate. The Nacht v/d Nacht 2024 was a successful event with telescopes and a lecture on planets. | | sky 16 telescope 78 lecture 1624 member 10154 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| sterrenwachtsaturnus.nl | Stichting Sterrenwacht Saturnus | The foundation offers various activities, including monthly programs, annual programs, youth groups, observations, and workshops on astronomy, aimed at both adults and children. The website contains information about the observatory, its history, facilities (such as the observatory, instruments, and an optical bench), and the planet path. The foundation also organizes courses and workshops on astronomy, including a basic course and a course on observation, as well as special events such as national solar viewing days and Saturnus-related activities. | | observatory 40 planet 63 observation 248 course 14728 | |
| sterrenwachtvesta.nl | Sterrenwacht Vesta | The observatory is located in Oostzaan and offers interactive activities for all ages, including observing stars and planets and learning to use telescopes. In addition to regular Friday evenings with introductions and presentations about the solar system and the Milky Way, Vesta also hosts lectures organized by the Weer en Sterrenkundige Kring Zaanstreek. The website and Facebook page are used to announce upcoming program details. | | observatory 40 telescope 78 universe 79 presentation 1785 | North-Holland → Oostzaan 362 |
| sterrenwachtphoenix.nl | Sterrenwacht Phoenix | The observatory hosts public evenings, primarily on Saturdays from September to June and Tuesdays in July and August, starting at 20:00. Visitors can use the planetarium, observatory and the eVscope for star observations. Astronomy courses are offered, including a mini-lecture on August 5, 2025, and a full astrophotography course. | | planetarium 21 observatory 40 course 14728 | Gelderland → Lochem 1587 |
| sterrenwacht-tweelingen.nl | Star Observation Station Tweelingen | The association owns an observatory in Spijkenisse where members gather, lectures are given, and stars are observed using a 14" Schmidt Cassegrain telescope. The Star Observation Station is open to visitors from September to May on Friday evenings between 20:00 and 23:00, and from October to April between 20:00 and 22:00. The observation dome is being renovated by Indus3, and donations are welcome to ensure the observatory remains open for many years. | Astronomy → Amateur Astronomy 10 | observatory 40 dome 44 telescope 78 sponsors 2642 donation 5110 | Nissewaard → Spijkenisse 1433 |
| lichtendonker.nl | Licht en Donker | The website provides information about planets, constellations, moon phases, and planetary phenomena. It includes photos of astronomical observations, such as the Dumbbel Nebula, Kembles Cascade, and the Cresent Double Cluster. The website has a calendar of observations and a star chart, and contains a glossary and photo book with astronomical images. | | observatory 40 planet 63 observation 248 | Hollands Kroon → Lutjewinkel 52 |
| wanneerzijn.nl | Wanneerzijn B.V. | The website offers information on subjects such as nature, technology, finance and laws and regulations. Users can find answers about topics such as the visibility of planets, the wearing of life jackets, and the installation of solar panels. The website is designed to make access to information easy and quick, with an extensive knowledge base compiled by experts. | | life jacket 23 planet 63 solar panels 4701 | |
| cyclops.klaasjobse.nl | Cyclops Observatory | Founded in 1970 and situated near a village on the North Sea coast of the Netherlands, Cyclops Observatory began its observations with deep-sky objects and comets before shifting its focus to meteor observations in 1979. The observatory utilizes an automated all-sky fireball camera, continually operating during clear nights and participating in multi-station video and photographic projects in collaboration with the Dutch Meteor Society, pioneering meteor video observations in the Netherlands starting in 1987. Recent activities include asteroid and comet observations with a 12-inch f 3.8 ASA Astrograph, and the 'Astronomy!Project Oostkapelle,' which will expand astronomical activities and details of which will be communicated later. | | observatory 40 camera 1733 video 6714 | Veere → Oostkapelle 205 |