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.
We are now operating on our Fall/Winter hours. This means, although it gets dark earlier these days, observing will not begin until 7pm. The building may be open a bit earlier, but observing will begin after 7pm. Custer is run by volunteers who need time to come home from work, have dinner, drive to Custer (some from Nassau) and then get things ready for our visitors.
Find Comet
ISON!
Comet ISON
reaches perihelion (closest to the Sun) November 28
and
perigee (closest to Earth) December 26.
Astronomy: Richard Talcott
and Roen Kelly
THE NEXT EVENTS...
Saturday,
Dec. 21
CUSTER WILL BE CLOSED
for our Member's Holiday Party!
Tuesday,
December 31, 8:00 PM
NEW YEARS EVE UNDER THE STARS with MUSIC BY
AHMAD ALI & FRIENDS
Now in its 9th year, there's no better way to celebrate the passing of
the old and welcome in the new. Refreshments include a
buffet,
desserts, and beverages (you're welcome to bring your favorite dish or
dessert to add to the buffet). Dance to live r&b,
jazz, and
favorites by Ahmad Ali and Friends. Champagne toast at
midnight
and more!
Suggested donation:
$30 Members and their guests, $40 Non-Members, $20 Students, $10
Children.
To reserve, email custerobservatory@gmail.com or call 631-765-2626.
or buy your New Years tickets on our New Years PayPal page!
Saturday, January 11, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HOW TO BUY AND USE A TELESCOPE"
Saturday March 22, 6:00pm
Belle Voci Operatic Duo
May 17th & 18
Radio
Conference
Hosted by Jeff Lichtman KI4GIY
Details
coming!
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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
- Custer Weather
- Plan your visit
- Visitor's Guide
- Group Visits
- Custer History
- Our Equipment
- Contact us
- The Music Project
- Photos
Membership & Business
- Membership Information
- Membership via PayPal
- Membership (PDF)
- Join our YaHoo Groups
- Custer on facebook
- Custer Bylaws
- Cert. of Incorporation
- Legislative Endorsement
- Policies and Procedures
Sponsors, Clubs, & other Astronomical Organizations
