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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Public night: Jupiter and its moons
Cronyn Observatory will have its doors open on January 8th, Saturday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open house. You can take a tour of the observatory, participate in astronomical […]
Public Night: Mars Exploration
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 […]
Women in Astronomy Night
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 […]
Public Night: Eclipses
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 […]
Public Night: Theme TBD
Cronyn Observatory will have its doors open on April 12th, Saturday, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open house. You can take a tour of the observatory, participate in […]