Welcome to the Custer Institute
The Custer Institute and Observatory is Long Island's oldest public observatory (est.1927). Open to the public every Saturday evening from dark until midnight, our staff of volunteers will give you a tour of the facilities and the night sky through our powerful telescopes. Custer has frequent lectures, classes,concerts, art exhibits and other special events. Consider our observatory for your next meeting or theme party.
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 23, 2012 ANNUAL MEETING
ONE GOLD KEY, A MUSICAL PASSION
MAY 25, 7:00PM
Custer presents the very best in acoustic music performers the super group, One Gold Key. Artists Electra Jacobs and Rob Buchta deliver a powerful and soulful repertoire in this very special North Fork appearance. Suggested Donation: $10 Non-Members, $8 Members, $5 Students. Observing, weather permitting will follow.
Weather
& Electric Permitting:
Saturday Night Observing,
open to public, dark 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.
At Custer
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