Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory, Scientific observatory at Western University in London, Canada.
The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory is a scientific research facility at Western University equipped with three main telescopes, including a 254 mm refractor and a 203 mm Schmidt camera. These instruments allow visitors and researchers to observe the sky and conduct astronomical studies.
Frances Amelia Cronyn funded construction of this astronomical facility in 1940 as a memorial to her husband Hume Blake Cronyn. The building reflects the scientific interests and values of the university during that era.
The observatory holds regular public viewing nights where visitors learn about celestial objects and take part in astronomical demonstrations. These events draw people interested in exploring the night sky and understanding what lies beyond Earth.
The facility sits on campus along Lambton Drive beside Alumni Hall and offers partial wheelchair accessibility with nearby parking available. Guided tours are offered to help visitors understand the equipment and sky observation.
The building houses a Gibbs Heliochronometer, a specialized sundial instrument patented in 1906 for precise timekeeping using solar observations. This rare device stands as a remarkable piece of scientific history that few visitors expect to find.
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