Summer Public Night – Space Debris Re-entries: The Consequences of Expanding our Littering to Space
We've been littering in space for decades – and it's starting to come back down. As the number of satellites and rocket launches grows, so does the amount of debris […]
Summer Public Night: a brief history of naming moon craters
Look up at the Moon on a clear night, and you'll see its surface is covered in craters. But who gets to name them – and how did that process […]
A Cosmic Treasury: Remembering Mark Tovey
A special public night celebrating the Observatory's history and heritage, held each year on 20 August. This first evening honours Mark Tovey, our late Curator, on what would have been his birthday. Free, drop-in, everyone welcome.
Summer Public Night: We Are (Not) Alone — A Journey through Space, Time and Connection
Are we alone in the universe? It's one of humanity's oldest questions – but the answer might be more surprising than you'd expect. Join us on Saturday, August 22nd as […]
Lunar eclipse watch party
Come watch the Moon turn red with us! 🌕 Cronyn Observatory is hosting a Lunar Eclipse Watch Party on Thursday, August 27, from 9 PM to 1 AM. We'll have […]
Summer 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 […]