Events

January 2026 brings Jupiter to the center stage in our night sky. On January 10th, the giant planet reaches opposition, appearing brighter and larger than at any other time this year (with subsequent oppositions happening roughly every 13 months). It's a great opportunity to explore this giant planet – both through our telescopes and through […]

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. It will be a fun-packed evening with Games, Trivia, and Stargazing (weather permitting).

You're invited to celebrate Pi Day at Cronyn Observatory! Pi isn't just a number – it's a tool astronomers use every day. From calculating spacecraft orbits to measuring the size of distant planets, pi helps us explore and understand the universe. On March 14th (3.14!), we're celebrating this mathematical constant by exploring one of its […]

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. In partnership with Wellness & Well-being, visitors will hear about how the building blocks of the universe are also contained within us and have a chance to connect with […]

You're invited to the next public night at Cronyn Observatory! From concept to launch, building rockets takes precision engineering, creative problem-solving, and a passion for reaching new heights. Join us on Saturday, April 11th, as Dylan Peters from Western Engineering Rocketry takes you behind the scenes of their student-led rocket program. Discover how the team […]

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 […]

🔭 We're heading to Science Rendezvous on May 9th — come find us! If you've ever wondered what the Sun actually looks like up close, or how scientists can tell what a star is made of just from its light, this is your chance to find out in person. We'll be at Thompson Arena from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every day, Earth is bombarded by countless tiny fragments of asteroids and comets, but what happens when these meteoroids pose a threat to spacecraft and astronauts? Join us on Saturday, June 6th, as Max Vovk explores the world of sporadic meteoroids, the unpredictable tiny particles that zip through our solar system. Learn where they come […]

Since its first images in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope has transformed our view of the universe – and some of its most breathtaking discoveries have come from peering into the hearts of stellar nurseries where new stars are born. Join us on Saturday, June 13th, as Prof. Els Peeters shares how JWST is […]