Cronyn Observatory Public Nights

Event Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016

Cronyn Observatory

PUBLIC NIGHTS!

General Information

There is no charge, and no reservations are necessary; come and go as you please throughout the evening. The University has free parking on the weekends - park in the Alumni Lot right next to the Observatory!

This is a time to view the skies through the telescope and to pose your favorite questions to the astronomer hosting the evening. Objects viewed vary with the season, but might include the Moon, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, binary stars, star clusters, planetary nebulae, or galaxies. There is nothing like seeing these wonders with your own eyes! There will also be a presentation of general astronomical interest to be held in the lecture theatre at one or more times during the evening.

In the event of cloudy skies, the observatory will still be open for slides and a look at the telescopes, but closing time might be earlier.

Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada are also on hand with their portable telescopes set up on the Observatory balcony and  front lawn. If you're interested in doing some astronomy as a hobby, these are the people to talk to.

Cronyn Observatory Public Nights