Bussloo public observatory

Bussloo Public Observatory (Volkssterrenwacht Bussloo) welcomes visitors to Bussloselaan 4 in Bussloo, in the Gelderland province of the Netherlands, for weekly public stargazing evenings.

About Bussloo Public Observatory

The observatory has a dedicated visitor room that seats around 60 people, alongside a large telescope used for public observation whenever the weather cooperates.

History

The idea for a public observatory in Bussloo came from Piet Koning and Hans Luidens in 1965. Ten years later, on 18 November 1975, it officially opened during a total lunar eclipse, a fitting first night under the dome.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Bussloo, Gelderland, in the Netherlands, part of the Europe region tracked by Star Register.

Visiting Bussloo Public Observatory

Bussloo Public Observatory opens to the public on Friday evenings from 19:30 to 21:30, with astronomy presentations and, weather permitting, views through the large telescope of the Moon, planets and stars. Group visits can also be arranged by appointment; it is worth checking the observatory's website before travelling, since hours can shift with the seasons.

See your named star from here

Friday nights at Bussloo are built around exactly this kind of moment: pointing a telescope at real coordinates in the sky. Name a star of your own or search the catalogue to find one already named, then bring its coordinates along on your next visit.