Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory
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Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory is a public astronomical observatory on the campus of the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario, Canada.
About Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory
As a campus observatory, it serves as a public-facing astronomy resource for the university and surrounding community, sitting at an elevation of 251 metres. Further details on its programme and instruments are available on its official website.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located within the University of Western Ontario campus in London, Ontario, in the North America region of Canada, at 251 metres above sea level.
Visiting Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory
University observatories like this one typically run public open nights alongside their teaching schedule; check the official site, cronyn.uwo.ca, for current opening hours and any scheduled events before visiting.
See your named star from here
A campus observatory with a public programme is a great place to bring the RA/Dec coordinates from your Star Register certificate and look for your named star. Browse our naming packages or explore the star catalogue to name one first.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
