Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cronyn Observatory will have its doors open on Novemeber 16th, Saturday, 8:00 to 10:00 pm for an open house. You can take a tour of the observatory, participate in astronomical demonstrations and talk to astronomers. 🌌 If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, and […]

Cronyn Observatory will have its doors open on January 18, Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open house. You can take a tour of the observatory, participate in astronomical demonstrations and talk to astronomers. 🌌 If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, and […]

Join us on February 8th, 2024, at Cronyn Observatory to celebrate Girls and Women in Astronomy. 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 challenges, and everything related. […]

Cronyn Observatory will have its doors open on March 8th, Saturday, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open house. You can take a tour of the observatory, participate in astronomical demonstrations and talk to astronomers. 🌌 If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers, […]