Blaauw Observatory open during Night of the Night 2024

The Blaauw Observatory at the University of Groningen is open for the 20th edition of the Night of the Night on Saturday 26 October 2024. During this night when we set the clocks back one hour, visitors can stargaze at the observatory and there are all kinds of astronomical activities for young and old.

The Night of the Night is an initiative of the Nature and Environment Federations to draw attention to the beauty of the night and the effects of light pollution.

Looking through a telescope

Night activities are organised throughout the country, calling on everyone to turn off the lights and enjoy darkness. The Blaauw Observatory also joins this initiative. In clear weather, visitors can stargaze through various telescopes. Among others, the Moon, star clusters and the planets Jupiter and Saturn can be admired.

Even if the weather does not cooperate, the observatory can be visited. Then recordings of the universe made with the Blaauw Observatory's Gratama Telescope will be shown.

Programme

The Night of the Night programme at the Blaauw Observatory will follow soon.

You can find more information about the Night of the Night here.