Zenit

For more than 35 years Zenit has been the leading Dutch astronomy magazine for The Netherlands and Belgium. Next to astronomy it also has an interest in meteorology and space research. It publishes articles written by professional and amateur astronomers and meteorologists. Astronomy is quite popular in the Netherlands and many towns and regions have their own astronomy club or public observatory. Most local clubs are affiliated with the national club: de Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging voor Weer- en Sterrenkunde (KNVWS), which was founded in 1901. Many public observatories are united in the Landelijk Samenwerkende Publiekssterrenwachten. Amateur activities in the Netherlands are supported by Stichting 'De Koepel'(the Dome, in English). De Koepel in an information center on astronomy, publisher of Zenit, as well as several other publications like astronomical yearbooks. De Koepel also handles many administrative tasks for the KNVWS