EVENTS

Custer Observatory returns to Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows on Friday, November 6th from 6:00–8:00pm for an evening of stargazing on the boardwalk at 1400 Silvermere Road in Greenport.

Guided by the team from Custer Observatory, guests will explore stars, planets, and distant galaxies through high-powered telescopes set up along the beach overlooking Pipes Cove. This time, we’re looking for the Pleiades (M45), better known as the Seven Sisters. A small gathering of brilliant blue-white stars you can spot with the naked eye, some 440 light-years from Earth. Look a little closer and there’s much more to the story: the cluster is actually home to over 1,000 stars.

We’ll also turn the telescopes toward the Double Cluster in Perseus, two spectacular groups of stars some 7,500 light-years away, before getting a closer look at Saturn’s rings and, conditions permitting, its largest moon, Titan.

To keep the night comfortable, complimentary hot cider, hot cocoa, cosmic brownie bites, and warm blankets will be available as you take in the sky above. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children, with all proceeds directly supporting Custer Observatory and its mission to bring astronomy to the community.

Turn the experience into a full evening by pairing stargazing with dinner at The Boathouse before or after the program. Whether you're deeply familiar with the night sky or simply curious, this is an intimate and memorable way to spend an evening on the North Fork.

Space is limited so reserve now! In the event of overcast skies or rain, the event will be postponed and held on Friday, November 20 at 6:00pm.

Please note that this is a weather-permitting event. Event changes will be emailed to the address provided at checkout and posted at www.custerobservatory.org and on this Eventbrite page. Please check for weather updates before arriving.