WelcomeThe Custer Institute and Observatory is Long Island's oldest public observatory (est.1927). Open to the public every Saturday evening from dusk until midnight, our staff ofvolunteers will give you a tour of the facilities and the night sky through our powerfultelescopes. Custer has a library, museum, and giftshop. Frequent lectures, classes,concerts, art exhibits and other special events. Consider our observatory for your nextmeeting or theme party. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Spring 2010
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 dusk until midnight.
IN-SERVICE CREDIT: Letters will be supplied upon request from teachers who attend classes and other educational events.
The musical performances are, in part, made possible by grants from the Suffolk County Community Arts Regrant Program and the NYS Council for the Arts.
Friday, July 30, 7:00 PM
MEMBERS' NIGHT: LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
A Members-Only (and their guests) evening for mingling, observing, enjoying the observatory and its resources. Admission: FREE.
Saturday, July 31, 7:00 PM - midnight
SATURDAY EVENING STARGAZING (weather permitting)
The Custer Institute will be open for guided tours of the night sky through the observatory's powerful telescopes. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members.
Friday, August 6, 7-10 PM
FIRST FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH LIZA COPPOLA (see details above)
Saturday, August 14, 4:00 - 8:00 PM
AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CELEBRATION OF THE PERSEIDS
A very special event consisting of poetry readings, sculptural and filmic installations, performance, and drawings in celebration of the Perseid meteor shower. Organized and curated by Sorine Anderson and Kari Adelaide (Dept. of Arts and Humanities, Teachers College, Columbia University). See Custer's website closer to the date for times and details. Suggested donation: $5 Members and Full-time Students, $10 Non-Members.
Saturday, August 14, 9:00 PM - midnight
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER PARTY (weather permitting)
This 2000 year old meteor shower originates from the debris of comet Swift-Tuttle, and with a radiant from the constellation Perseus. Expect about 60 meteors per hour in the northeast sky at the peak, which occurs the morning of Aug. 13th. Since this shower remains strong for several days in either direction, we should be able to witness another of nature's amazing sky shows on the 14th. While it's always best to view meteors via naked eye, the observatory's powerful telescopes will also be open for guided tours of the night sky. Feel free to bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Suggested Donation: General Admission of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members and those attending the Perseid celebration (above).
Saturday, August 21, 10 AM - 4PM
SOUTHOLD VILLAGE FAIR
A crafts fair that will be held in Custer's hometown--the village of Southold. Members of Custer's Observatory Staff will be there with a solar telescope set up to see the sun, so stop by and say hello. Raindate: Sunday, Aug. 22.
Saturday, August 21, 7 PM - midnight
SATURDAY EVENING STARGAZING (weather permitting)
The Custer Institute will be open for guided tours of the night sky through the observatory's powerful telescopes. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members.
Friday, August 27, 7:00 PM
MEMBERS' NIGHT: LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
A Members-Only (and their guests) evening for mingling, observing, enjoying the observatory and its resources. Admission: FREE.
Saturday, August 28, 7 PM - midnight
SATURDAY EVENING STARGAZING (weather permitting)
The Custer Institute will be open for guided tours of the night sky through the observatory's powerful telescopes. Admission: Suggested donation of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
First Fridays First Friday Open Mic Night with Liza CoppolaLast Fridays Members' Night
Saturdays, 7PM-midnight Stargazing at Custer: guided tours of the night sky through Custer's telescopes
Saturday, Oct. 9 (tentative) Custer's 32nd Annual Astronomy Jamboree
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 (contact to arrange). 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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