International observe the Moon night
We have a fun day planned for you at Cronyn Observatory on Saturday, September 19th – International Observe the Moon Night! 🌕 This annual event takes place in September or October, when the Moon is around first quarter – a great phase for evening observing. A first quarter Moon offers excellent viewing opportunities along the […]
Saturn at Opposition
Saturn reaches opposition in early October this year– the time when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Saturn, bringing this ringed giant closer to us and making it appear at its brightest. Join us on Oct 10th, 8:00 to 10:00 pm, to learn more about Saturn and its fascinating moons, explaining what opposition means […]
Public Night
Join us for a public night at Cronyn Observatory! These free, drop-in events welcome curious minds of all ages to explore astronomy in a fun, relaxed setting. Each night features a talk by a guest speaker on fascinating topics from planets and stars to space missions and cosmic mysteries. Get hands-on with interactive astronomy demonstrations […]
Student Public Night
While public nights are usually on Saturdays, this special midweek session is scheduled so students can stop by after class and enjoy some time exploring astronomy. Visitors can tour the observatory, take part in astronomy demonstrations, and, if the weather allows, the highlight of the evening would be to observe the night sky through our […]
Public Night
Join us for a public night at Cronyn Observatory! These free, drop-in events welcome curious minds of all ages to explore astronomy in a fun, relaxed setting. Each night features a talk by a guest speaker on fascinating topics from planets and stars to space missions and cosmic mysteries. Get hands-on with interactive astronomy demonstrations […]