From children’s birthday parties to international ambassadors, the Old Observatory attracts a wide range of visitors. Student coordinator Sanne van Beek connects visitors and students, ensuring everyone — from five to sixty-five — learns something about the stars.
Saturday 24 January 2026
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The link between students and the stars: Sanne works at the Old Observatory
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