Cloudy skies and rain greeted students from the London District Catholic School Board, Grade-7 Enrichment Program, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Wednesday, April 6th, 2016, 7:00 p.m.  There were 37 visitors in all, including some 21 Grade-7 students and possibly other siblings, one teacher, 14 parents and one small child.

Clear skies with a few clouds greeted 17 visitors (12 children and 5 adults / leaders) from the 2nd Lambeth Girl Guides for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, 6:00 p.m.  Graduate student Dilini Subasinghe presented the digital slide presentation “The Girl Guide Astronomy Badge” and fielded questions.  Dilini followed this Read More …

Clear skies greeted 31 visitors (16 children and 15 adults / leaders) from the 1st Seaforth Cubs and Scouts for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Monday, April 4th, 2016, 7:00 p.m.  Graduate student Kendra Kellogg made the digital slide presentation “Scouts and Cubs Astronomy Badge” and fielded questions.  Kendra followed this with the activity “Crater Read More …

Cloudy skies with rain later in the evening greeted 24 visitors (12 children and 12 adults) from the Canadian Association for Girls in Science – London Chapter, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Thursday, March 31st, 2016, 6:00 p.m. The event began at 6:15 p.m. Graduate student Shannon Hicks presented the digital Read More …

Cloudy skies greeted 14 visitors, including 8 children and 6 adults (not including an infant and a small child), from the 2nd Strathroy Girl Guides for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Wednesday, March 30th, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Graduate student Laura Lenkic presented the digital slide presentation “Girl Guide Astronomy Badge” (title slide Read More …