Meteor showers
Meteors—often called “shooting stars”—aren’t stars at all but streaks of light created when tiny dust and sand-sized rocks burn up in Earth’s upper atmosphere. On Saturday, May 17th, from 8:30 to 11:00 PM, Cronyn Observatory welcomes you to our summer public night, where we’ll explore the science of meteor showers. Why do different showers appear […]
Dangers from asteroids
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about dangers from asteroids by Prof. Paul Wiegert. You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this […]
Public Night: A Cosmic Tango
Get ready to explore the night sky with us! 🌙✨ Join the Cronyn Observatory community on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 8:30–11:00 PM. No registration needed—just bring your curiosity! 🔭 Peer through our telescopes (weather permitting) and marvel at the Moon’s craters up close. 🪐 Take part in hands-on demos to see how astronomers hunt […]
Northern Lights
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about Northern Lights. You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this event is perfect for anyone […]
Visiting a Black Hole
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about "Visiting a Black Hole". You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this event is perfect […]
Exoplanets
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about Exoplanets. You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this event is perfect for anyone interested […]
Telescopes: Eyes of Astronomy
Join us at Cronyn Observatory for Public Night on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 8:30 – 11:00 pm! 🔭 Explore our historic dome and take a guided tour of the facility. 🌠 Peer through our telescopes (weather permitting) and discover distant stars, planets, and more. ❓ Bring your questions—our astronomy team will be on hand […]
Black Hole Triplets
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about "Black Hole Triplets". You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this event is perfect for […]
Unconventional Astronomy: Using seismic data to study our universe
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about "Unconventional Astronomy: Using seismic data to study our universe". You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions […]
Stellar Occultations: Detecting the shadows of dark comets
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about "Stellar Occultations: Detecting the shadows of dark comets". You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – […]
How Generosity Created the Universe’s Fastest Spinning Star
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about "How Generosity Created the Universe's Fastest Spinning Star". You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – […]
Molecules in Space
During the public night at Cronyn, you'll have a chance to hear about molecules in space. You can participate in astronomy demos and tour the observatory. If the skies are clear, we'll have our telescopes ready for night sky observing. Engage with expert astronomers and ask your burning questions – this event is perfect for […]