Welcome to the Custer Institute

Weather permitting, Saturday Night Observing is from 8pm to midnight
where vounteer Staff provide guided tours of the sky.
Clouds, fog, rain, and full moon nights are not good nights for observing,
but are good nights for indoor projects and maintainence.

A full moon is very birght and makes it difficult to see much else.
Generally, the less moon, the better for oserving deep sky objects.
Can you find all the Appolo Landing Sites on the full moon?

Check the moon-phase calendar here.

Doors open at 7pm
Weather permitting, observing until Midnight.

We depend on your generous donations
which are gratefully Accepted.

Sep 2016
30 (Friday)	Members night
Oct 2016
15	Astronomy Series 7:30pm: Optics and Coatings,  A. Pireia.
22	Board Meeting 4:30pm
28 (Friday)	Members night
29	The October’s Song Trio Blending keyboards, atmospherics & strings, October's Song creates adventures in sound that are at times profoundly beautiful and deeply mysterious. Drawing on inspirations from imaginary and real life themes, the music of October's Song has appeared in film, video and live multi-media productions around the world including 3 international film festivals.  Tonight’s program will feature ensemble music for Keyboards, Cello & Violin.  $10 Non-Member, $8 Member, $5 Children.
Nov 2016
5	Annual Custer Jamboree (4-5-6)
12	Astronomy Series 7:30pm: How to Buy a Telescope - Telescope Basics, J. Norwood.
25 (Friday)	Members night
26	Board Meeting 4:30pm
Dec 2016
10	Astronomy Series 7:30pm: “It ain’t necessarily so!”, B. Farrell.
17	Member Christmas Party (tentative)
Jan 2017
28	Board Meeting 4:30pm
Feb 2017
25	Board Meeting 4:30pm
March 2017
18	St. Patrick’s Day dinner
25	Board Meeting 4:30pm
April 2017
22	Board Meeting 4:30pm . . .
	Vox Aquarum. 7:00pm Although Galileo’s scientific achievements are widely known, the legendary "father of modern science" was a member of a distinguished family of virtuoso lutenists and was an accomplished lutenist himself. In celebration of Galileo Galilei's genius and musical interests, lutenist Christopher Morrongiello and the Long Island vocal quartet Vox Aquarum will perform a magnificent concert of songs, solos, madrigals and monodies composed by Vincenzo and Michelagnolo Galilei and their illustrious contemporaries. All welcome. $15 Non-Members, $12 Members, $10 Children. 7:00pm
29	Astronomy Day
May 2017
27	Board Meeting 4:30pm
June 2017
24	Annual Meeting 4:30pm
	Blow up Hollywood - a musical event under the stars. 8:30pm Blow Up Hollywood, the ambient art-rock group, scores a celestial soundtrack for the night sky. With nine records over a fifteen year career, this veteran group will transform light into sound and usher in the summer sky. Don't miss this spectacular night of music performed under the stars.  $15 Non-Member, $12 Member, $10 Children. 8:30pm
August 2017
21 (mon)	Solar Eclipse Event (tentative)

Updated 9/27/16

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As the days get cooler, the night comes earlier.
Remembering that Custer is run by volunteers,
despite the time of darkness,
Custer will open at 7pm.
Observing from the dome will begin after 8pm.
See you then!
Please be patient and mindful that our staff are volunteers, mostly amateur astronomers; they are not paid professionals. All will do their best to make your visit pleasant and educational.

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Weather Permitting:

Saturday Night Observing, open to public, 7pm to midnight, weather permitting Staff provide guided tours of the sky. Clouds, fog, rain, and full moon nights are not good nights. The less moon, the better for most observing.
Check the moon calendar. Plan your visit by reading this.

We are not alone.
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