WelcomeThe Custer Institute and Observatory is Long Island's oldest public observatory (est.1927). Open to the public every Saturday evening from 7pm 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. |
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See our 25 Inch Obsession in the Observatory Dome
UPCOMING EVENTS: Spring 2012
GENERAL ADMISSION: Minimum suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14; FREE for Members. The suggested donation for the specific events listed below includes the cost of General Admission.
After the events..., remain for refreshments and guided tours of the night sky through Custer's telescopes. The observatory is open every Saturday evening from dark until midnight.
IN-SERVICE CREDIT: Letters will be supplied upon request from teachers who attend classes and other educational events.
MEMBERS' NIGHT, Last Friday of each month
A Members-Only evening for mingling, observing, enjoying the observatory and its resources, discussing Custer's present and planning its future together. Coordinator: David Van Popering. Admission: FREE for Members and their guests.
Saturday Night Observing, open to public, dusk 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 observing at all.
OTHER UPCOMING CUSTER and/or CELESTIAL EVENTS
Saturday, May 5: Moon Appreciation Night at Custer (the night this year when the moon will be closest to the earth)
Mon., June 4: Partial lunar eclipse, viewable from midnight until dawn
Tues., June 5: Partial transit of Venus across the Sun, viewable at sunset
Saturday, June 23: Custer's Annual Membership Meeting & Elections
Saturday, July 21: Celebration of Amateur Radio: A Mini-Conference at Custer
Saturday, July 28: Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower Party at Custer (peak of shower overnight July 28-29)
Saturday, Aug. 11: Perseid Meteor Shower Party at Custer (peak of shower overnight Aug. 12-13)
Saturday, Aug. 25: Neptune Appreciation Night at Custer (Neptune in opposition on Friday, 8/24)
Friday, Aug. 31: Blue moon (when a full moon occurs twice during one month)
Saturday, Oct. 20: Orionid Meteor Shower Party at Custer (peak of shower overnight Oct. 21-22)
Friday, Oct. 19 through Sun., Oct. 21: Custer's 34th Annual Astronomy Jamboree
Saturday, Nov. 17: Leonid Meteor Shower Party at Custer (peak of shower overnight Nov. 17-18)
Wed., Nov. 28: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Saturday, Dec. 1: Jupiter Appreciation Night at Custer (Jupiter in opposition on Mon. Dec. 3)
Saturday, Dec. 15: Geminid Meteor Shower Party at Custer (peak of shower overnight Dec. 13-14)
Mon., Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Under the Stars at Custer
The last Friday of every month is Members' Night.
ON-GOING: Every Saturday evening from dusk until midnight, Custer is open to the general public.
Staff provide guided tours of the sky (weather permitting) via laser pointers and powerful telescopes, and are more than happy to answer questions. Group visits by classes, scouts, and others are welcome (email us at visitcuster@gmail.com ). The facilities are also available for private functions.
See our events for a more complete listing.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The Custer Institute is a 501(c)(3) N.Y. State educational nonprofit that operatesexclusively on public support (proceeds from events, dues, and small donations); it hasno endowment. It is staffed by volunteers dedicated to advancing Custer's educational andresearch goals, and its service to the community. In addition to the reward of supportinga unique organization such as Custer, Members also enjoy the following: Emailsubscription to our newsletter, library privileges; discounts on classes, lectures, andother events; invitations to members-only events; voting privileges; access to thefacilities; special training programs; opportunity to become an Observatory Staff Member.Annual Dues: $45 Individual; $60 Family; $25 Senior/Student; $100 Sponsor; $500 Patron;$1000 Corp. Sponsor.
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