Summer Public Night: Brown Dwarfs
Join us at Cronyn Observatory for Public Night on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 8:30 – 11:00 pm! 🔭 Explore our historic dome and take a guided tour of the […]
Summer Public Night: Titan – Ingredients for Life
Is there life elsewhere in our solar system? Saturn's moon Titan might hold some answers. With a thick atmosphere, rivers and lakes of liquid methane, and a rich supply of […]
How do planets form?
Join us for the next Stargazing Night at Cronyn Observatory! 🔭 Skies permitting, our telescopes will be out and ready — the perfect way to spend a warm summer evening. […]
What actually happens when stars die
Stars don't last forever – but what actually happens when they die? The answer depends on the star: from quiet fades to catastrophic explosions that outshine entire galaxies. Join us […]
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 […]
Careers in Astronomy
You're invited to the last summer public night of 2026 at Cronyn Observatory! Have you ever wondered what an astronomer actually does? Spoiler: it's not just night sky observing. Prof. […]
International observe the Moon night
On Sept. 19th, the Cronyn Observatory is organizing the International Observe the Moon Night (https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/), a worldwide astronomy event focused on the Moon! We will have an afternoon event from 2:00 […]
Saturn at Opposition
Saturn reaches opposition in early October this year– the time when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Saturn, bringing this ringed giant closer to us and making it appear […]