Open Day of ASTRON
Curious minds, young and old, are invited to discover, experiment, and be amazed during the Open Day of ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy. What to expect At two locations—the Hallenhoes in Exloo and the LOFAR Superterp in Buinen—you can experience the world of radio astronomy up close: Explore an escape room at the […]
Space Bike Tour Noordwijk
Discover Noordwijk’s space heritage Noordwijk is the beating heart of the Dutch and European space sector. As the home of ESA ESTEC, countless space missions have a connection to this coastal town. With the Space Bike Tour, you can now experience this story in a unique, interactive way. An Augmented Reality cycling experience During the […]
Beyond Ode to earth: film evening with an introduction by André Kuipers
Experience Beyond, Ode to the Earth—a breathtaking film event where image and music merge seamlessly, creating an enchanting cinema experience for all ages. The film is a tribute to world-renowned Greek composer, songwriter, and producer Vangelis, whose legendary film scores include Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner, and 1492: Conquest of Paradise. A close friend of […]
Sterrenwacht COPERNICUS Open Day Saturday
Join us at Copernicus for a special Weekend of Science program. If the skies are clear, you will be able to observe planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects at night. During the afternoon, our solar telescopes provide a safe way to look at the Sun. Inside, short presentations will be given, and you can explore […]
Sterrenwacht COPERNICUS Open Day Friday
Join us at Copernicus for a special Weekend of Science program. If the skies are clear, you will be able to observe planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects at night. During the afternoon, our solar telescopes provide a safe way to look at the Sun. Inside, short presentations will be given, and you can explore […]
You’re too cute to be an astronaut – Theatrical Performance Wormer
Be launched back into the 1980s and meet Judy Resnik: NASA’s second female astronaut.Who was this brilliant engineer, who—despite her genius—was so often reduced by the media to nothing more than her looks? “You’re too cute to be an astronaut” is a journey through time and space. From Judy’s application to the Space Shuttle program, […]
Interstellar and Wall-e at Lido Cinema
During NL Space Week, Lido will take you on a journey into space with two spectacular space films: Interstellar – Travel back to the future with Christopher Nolan’s science-fiction epic Interstellar, a breathtaking story of exploration where the fate of humanity lies among the stars.đź“… Saturday 5 October at Lido, as part of NL Space […]
Weekend van de Wetenschap at Lodewijk college
By participating in the Weekend of Science, the Lodewijk College, inspired by its namesake astronaut Lodewijk van den Berg, is contributing to providing young and old with accessible insight into the world of science and technology. Programma 13:00 – Spaceflight in a Nutshell (ages 10–14) (parents are of course welcome as spectators) 15:00 – […]
You’re too cute to be an astronaut – Theatrical Performance in Noordwijk
Be launched back into the 1980s and meet Judy Resnik: NASA’s second female astronaut.Who was this brilliant engineer, who—despite her genius—was so often reduced by the media to nothing more than her looks? “You’re too cute to be an astronaut” is a journey through time and space. From Judy’s application to the Space Shuttle program, […]
Like a Comet – Leidens Ontzet
Like a Comet – Leidens Ontzet On the eve of NL Space Week, the city of Leiden hosts its most spectacular annual tradition – the Great Parade commemorating the Leidens ontzet in 1574, when the city was liberated from Spanish siege. This year’s cosmic theme “Like a Comet” creates the perfect bridge between historical celebration and space exploration, setting an […]
