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The skies were mostly clear for 3 visitors from the Canadian Science and Technology Historical Association for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Friday, November 3rd, 2017, 10:00 p.m. (This was following the earlier group from Knox Presbyterian Church Youth Group, scheduled, 7:00—9:00 p.m.)
A mostly clear sky greeted 13 visitors (6 children and 7 adults) from the Knox Presbyterian Church Youth Group, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Friday, November 3rd, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Graduate student Jeff Vankerkhove presented the digital slide presentation “Constellations” and fielded questions. This was followed with the “Constellations Activity,” with Read More …
Cloudy skies with some light rain greeted 48 visitors (23 children and 25 adults) from the Matthews Hall School STEM Club, for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Thursday, November 2nd, 2017, 6:30 p.m. They were welcomed by graduate students Viraja Khatu and Amanda DeSouza. Viraja presented the digital slide presentation “The Stuff Read More …
Clear skies greeted 9 visitors (7 children and 2 adults / leaders) from the 80th London Scouts / Venturers for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Wednesday, April 26th, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Graduate student Viraja Khatu presented the digital slide presentation “Black Holes” and fielded questions. Viraja then introduced the “Crater Experiment” activity, Read More …
Clear, somewhat hazy skies greeted 9 visitors (5 children and 4 adults / leaders) from the 10th London Guides & Pathfinders for Exploring the Stars at Western University’s Cronyn Observatory, Monday, April 24th, 2017, 7:30 p.m. Graduate student Jeff Vankerkhove presented the digital slide presentation “Constellations” and fielded questions. Jeff followed this with the activity Read More …