John Crossen operates the Buckhorn Observatory. The Observatory is open most clear nights and John also makes presentations to students in local schools as well as community groups.

John is Past President of the Peterborough Astronomical Association and is currently the Canadian representative for Portable Planetariums as well as a member of the Canadian Science Writer's Association. His informative columns appear in The Lakefield Herald, The Promoter and Kawartha Life Magazine.

Here are a few comments from people who have visited the observatory or enjoyed his lively astronomy presentations.

 

"We had the pleasure of visiting your observatory in April. We loved it and hope to come back next year."

The Adamsons, Sagamore Hills, Ohio

"...the students and I really appreciated your time and effort in coming here on Tuesday night. I know they learned a lot and enjoyed the trip through the sky. Thanks very much."

Cathy, I.E. Weldon Secondary School, Lindsay, Ontario

"Thanks for the interesting presentation. The residents really enjoyed it."

Christine Keenan, Activity Director, Fenelon Falls Senior's Residence

"Hi John, we just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful stargazing session you gave us when we visited."

Gill and Mike Jones, U.K.

"We spent Wednesday to Friday at an outdoor camp and the students proceeded to pick out nearly ever stellar feature that you taught them. It was truly magical."

Brian Lavendar, Rhema School, Peterborough, Ontario