This weekend are the free National Stargazing Days and there is something to do near Zoetermeer

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Zoetermeer star fanatics have fun days ahead, because this weekend is the National Star Gazing Days. Not in your own city, but with the neighbors. Here enthusiasts learn a lot about the universe.

The doors of various locations in The Hague, Rijswijk, Delft, Leiden and Rotterdam will open between 24 and 26 February for the National Stargazing Days. Experts love to tell you about the starry sky and of course you can look through the telescopes yourself. Zoetermeerers are welcome at the following locations:

  • The Hague
    Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February, 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
    Location: De Laan van Poot, end of the Kwartellaan
  • Rijswijk
    Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February, 20.00 – 22.30
    Location: Rijswijk Petanque Club Amicale Boule d’Argent, Lupinepad 1
  • Delft
    Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Location: Market
  • To lead
    Saturday February 25 between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. and Sunday February 26 between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m.
    Location: Leiden Observatory on the Witte Singel
  • Rotterdam
    Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February, 7.30 pm – 10.15 pm
    Location: Bentincklaan 40

National Stargazing Days

In clear weather you can see a lot during the National Stargazing Days. The organization states: “Early in the evening, before 8 p.m., you can see the planets Venus and Jupiter above the western horizon. The planet Mars is in the sky all evening. The moon can be seen as a narrow crescent in the evening sky this weekend. The lunar craters and the vast, almost smooth lunar seas are clearly visible thanks to the shadow effect.” In short: if you know what to look at, you will see a lot this weekend!

Other activities

The National Stargazing Days are organized by the Royal Dutch Society for Weather and Astronomy (KNVWS). The employees of the KNVWS give lectures and prepare teaching material about astronomy for teachers. In addition, the KNVWS organizes the Night of the Night, among other things.

Nice conclusion to the National Stargazing Days; the activities at all the above observatories are all free this weekend. Mark it in your diary and enjoy!

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