Stargazing Evening at the “ Sterrenwacht Midden-Nederland ” on November 14, 2026

Stargazing Evening at the “ Sterrenwacht Midden-Nederland ” on November 14, 2026
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Dear Reader,
We’re turning off the lights for now. The crescent moon has already disappeared behind the horizon. The autumn constellations are beautifully set against the sky. Queen Cassiopeia, sitting upside down on her throne, gazes skyward, while her daughter Andromeda looks on with pity from her nebula, and her husband Perseus keeps an eye on things from atop his horse, Pegasus. In about 4.5 billion years, Andromeda will collide with our Milky Way. You’ll hear and see how it all works during this stargazing evening.

The planet Saturn, with its beautiful rings and many moons, is rising in the sky and shining brightly in the southeastern sky. Could there be life out there somewhere? We’ll tell you more about it.
If the weather gods are kind to us, you’ll be able to look through our telescopes. And if not, we’ll offer you a varied program of presentations. We’ll show you stunning images of distant galaxies and nebulae captured by our members. We’ll explain how a telescope works, and if we’re lucky, we’ll detect a meteor using radio waves. We even have our own meteorites—hold them in your hands and be amazed by their age.

No matter the weather, we ALWAYS start at Het Groene Huis where —we’ll note that you’ve arrived and give a presentation so you know where what you’re looking at. After that, head to the observatory where where the telescopes are set up just for you.

Make sure to get your ticket in time through Eventbrite, as the stargazing evenings are very popular. Children, of course, pay half price. And if you weren’t able to get a ticket, know that the next stargazing evening is on Friday, December 18.

Buy tickets for November 14, 2026:
Time Slot 1 (early) – 7:30–9:00 p.m.: Purchase tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/vroeg-sterrenkijkavond-14-november-2026-tickets-2003590278458?aff=tva


Time slot 2 (late) – 9:00–10:30 p.m.: Purchase tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/laat-sterrenkijkavond-14-november-2026-tickets-2003590479058?aff=tva
Children (ages 12 and under) receive a 50% discount with the promo code: Kind
Best regards,
Arjeh Stofkooper
Public & Education Working Group
Sterrenwacht Midden-Nederland
Photo credit: Pexels-Thirdman