Exploring the Stars, Talbot Street Church GEMS, February 22nd, 2018

A partly cloudy sky greeted 31 visitors (25 children and 6 adults) from the Talbot Street Church GEMS for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Thursday, February 22nd, 2018, 7:10—8:45 p.m. Graduate student Jeff Vankerkhove presented the digital slide presentation “The Scout / Guide Astronomy Badge” and fielded questions. Jeff followed this with Read More …

Exploring the Stars, London District Catholic School Board Enrichment Opportunities Program, Grade 7, February 21st, 2018

Cloudy skies and rainy weather greeted 22 visitors (20 students and 2 teachers) from the London District Catholic School Board Enrichment Opportunities Program, Grade 7, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Wednesday, February 21st, 2018, 12:30—2:30 p.m. PhD graduate and Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration (CPSX) Outreach Program Coordinator Parshati Patel, Read More …

Cronyn Observatory Public Night, Monday, February 12th, 2018

A clear sky with some hazy clouds greeted some 50—60 visitors to Western University’s Cronyn Observatory Weekday Public Night, Monday, February 12th, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Graduate student Viraja Khatu and Professor Jan Cami were there early to greet a video team from Rogers TV, who arrived around 6:30 p.m. RASC London Centre members Everett Clark, Read More …

Exploring the Stars, 2nd Lambeth Girl Guides and 1st Lambeth Pathfinders and Rangers, February 6th, 2018

A partly cloudy, hazy sky and cold weather greeted 25 visitors (including children and adults / leaders) from the 2nd Lambeth Girl Guides and 1st Lambeth Pathfinders and Rangers, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Graduate student Amanda DeSouza presented the digital slide presentation “The Scout Read More …

Exploring the Stars, King’s University College Foundations and King’s Scholar Programs, January 31st, 2018

A cloudy, later clearing, slightly hazy sky greeted 25 visitors (students and a faculty member) from the King’s University College Foundations and King’s Scholar programs, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Wednesday, January 31st, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Graduate student Amanda DeSouza presented the digital slide presentation “The Earth Moon System” and fielded Read More …