Rocks in Space
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Black Holes
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Summer Public Night
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Aurora Boreales
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Antimatter
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Galaxies
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Introduction to CubeSat Technology
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
Observatories
We’re excited to invite you to our public night. You'll get a chance to attend an astronomy talk by one of the astronomers at Western University. If we have clear skies, we will keep our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, ask burning questions, and gaze at the night sky through […]
International Observe the Moon Night
On Saturday 14th, we will celebrate the International Observe The Moon Night at the Cronyn Observatory! From 2 to 5pm, young (and old!) kids will be able to make their very own Moon crater, as well as to touch Moon rocks! There will also be a Lunar Bingo and a Moon Trivia with Moon-related prizes […]
Comet C/2023 A (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS): how to spot the brightest comet in decades?
Join us at Cronyn Observatory for a special public night on October 5th from 8:00 to 10:00 pm! While the comet C/2023 A3 won't be visible from Cronyn during this event, we're excited to share information about this celestial visitor and how you can spot it. Our knowledgeable team will provide insights into the comet's […]
Public night: Death of the Universe
Get into the Halloween spirit with us at Cronyn Observatory on Saturday, October 19, from 8:00 to 10:00 pm! This spooky season, our theme is 'Death of the Universe' and you'll get to hear all about it from an astronomer. Take a tour of the observatory, participate in astronomical demonstrations, and chat with our astronomers […]
Book launch: Daydreaming in the Solar System: Surfing Saturn’s Rings, Golfing on the Moon, and Other Adventures in Space Exploration
Join us on Wednesday, November 6th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. for the launch of Dr. John Moores’ first book: Daydreaming in the Solar System: Surfing Saturn's Rings, Golfing on the Moon, and Other Adventures in Space Exploration. In this novel, Dr. Moores and his co-author Jesse Rogerson, using a combination of stories and science, bring readers on a […]