Public Night

Have your chance to tour the observatory and look at celestial objects through telescopes (weather permitting). You can participate in Astronomy demos, and step back into the rich history of our unique facility. You're invited to this Public Night!

Free

First public night of 2023!

Welcome to our first Public Night of 2023, where we will focus on the "Green Comet". Join us on Saturday January 28th, 2023, Saturday, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. One of our expert astronomers will share their knowledge on comets and other solar system bodies. If the weather cooperates, we will set up telescopes and […]

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Girls and Women in Astronomy

Join us on February 11th, 2023, at Cronyn Observatory to celebrate Girls and Women in Astronomy. (+ Costume Contest alert!) 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 […]

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Black Astronomy

We would like to invite everyone to the Observatory’s first public night in honour of Black History Month! The event will focus on the history, present, and future of the Black community’s contributions to Astronomy. Join us on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. We will have two amazing speakers who will […]

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Launching Western into Space

You are cordially invited to our next public night! Join us on March 18th, 8:00 to 10:00 pm, to meet a team of brilliant students at Western University! Hear how they designed and built their own miniature satellite (called Ukpik-1), that they will launch into space very soon. This is your opportunity to hear about […]

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Public Night

Join us on the occasion of Earth Day at Cronyn Observatory on April 22nd, 8:00 to 10:00pm! This event is open to the public and you'll have the opportunity to hear from an astronomer who will share fascinating insights about saving the Earth from asteroid Impacts.   In addition to the astronomy talk, you will […]

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Summer Public Night

Have your chance to tour the observatory and look at celestial objects through telescopes (weather permitting). You can participate in Astronomy demos, and step back into the rich history of our unique facility. You’re invited to this Public Night!  

Free

Exoplanet science from the first year of the James Webb Space Telescope

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

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Future Telscopes

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

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Summer Public Night

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

Free

Summer Public Night

Join us between 8:30 to 11:00pm and have your chance to look through telescopes, talk to astronomers and ask them questions.  No registration is required, you can come and go as you please, making it the perfect activity for a spontaneous night out or a fun date with friends or family.   Venue: Cronyn Observatory, […]

Free