Events

Have your chance to tour the observatory and look at celestial objects through telescopes (weather permitting). You can participate in Astronomy demos, and step back into the rich history of our unique facility. You're invited to this Public Night!

Welcome to our first Public Night of 2023, where we will focus on the "Green Comet". Join us on Saturday January 28th, 2023, Saturday, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. One of our expert astronomers will share their knowledge on comets and other solar system bodies. If the weather cooperates, we will set up telescopes and […]

Join us on February 11th, 2023, at Cronyn Observatory to celebrate Girls and Women in Astronomy. (+ Costume Contest alert!) This is an all-genders welcome public event on the occasion of International Day for women and girls in Science. Get a chance to hear from an expert panel about women in science, their journey and […]

We would like to invite everyone to the Observatory’s first public night in honour of Black History Month! The event will focus on the history, present, and future of the Black community’s contributions to Astronomy. Join us on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. We will have two amazing speakers who will […]

You are cordially invited to our next public night! Join us on March 18th, 8:00 to 10:00 pm, to meet a team of brilliant students at Western University! Hear how they designed and built their own miniature satellite (called Ukpik-1), that they will launch into space very soon. This is your opportunity to hear about […]

Join us on the occasion of Earth Day at Cronyn Observatory on April 22nd, 8:00 to 10:00pm! This event is open to the public and you'll have the opportunity to hear from an astronomer who will share fascinating insights about saving the Earth from asteroid Impacts.   In addition to the astronomy talk, you will […]

Have your chance to tour the observatory and look at celestial objects through telescopes (weather permitting). You can participate in Astronomy demos, and step back into the rich history of our unique facility. You’re invited to this Public Night!  

Join us for a fun public night where you will get to learn about first Canadian astronaut who will be heading to Moon next year! And as always, we will keep telescopes for night sky observing ready for you!

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]