Uiterstegracht Station

Uiterstegracht Station is an astronomical site tied to Leiden Observatory, one of the world's oldest working university observatories, in the Dutch city of Leiden.

About Uiterstegracht Station

The site is operated by Universiteit Leiden and connects to the astronomical heritage of Leiden Observatory, founded in 1633 and recognised as the oldest university observatory still in operation.

Location & getting there

The station sits in Leiden, in the Netherlands, a city whose university has hosted astronomers for close to four centuries.

Visiting Uiterstegracht Station

It's open Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00-18:00 from April to October and 10:00-16:00 from November to March. Wheelchair access is limited, so visitors with mobility needs should check ahead with Universiteit Leiden.

See your named star from here

Standing where astronomers have measured the sky since the 17th century, it's easy to picture a night spent tracking down one star's coordinates among thousands. Name a star of your own, or browse the catalogue.