The Custer Observatory, Southold, NY, held a public event in observance of "International Observe the Moon Night" on October 8, 2011. We were pleased to have approximately 200 people visit Custer throughout the evening. It was great to see the large numbers of families last night enjoying a fun and educational evening with their children, many of them first-timers.
The dedicated Staff at Custer Observatory works hard to give anyone with an interest in learning more about astronomy a unique personal astronomical experience. From looking through an eight-foot pair of binoculars, looking through one of our lawn scopes or visiting our Dome, visitors always walk away with a new experience. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to answer any of your astronomical ponderings. It was a great night for Observing the Moon with great people. Come see for yourself!
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| David Barnett used a videoscope to project live images of the moon on the side of our shed while Alan Cousins manned a Dobsonian Telescope for visitors to get views of Jupiter and its moons. |
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| Bill Crispino, from AOS (Amateur Observers Society), showed visitors views of the moon and Jupiter from their mini dome on Custer's lawn. |
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| An amateur astronomer, Rob, set up his telescope and allowed visitors to share his views of the night sky. |
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| On very busy nights we hand out tickets to allow for an orderly visit to the Dome telescope where David VanPoppering showed visitors views of the night sky in our 25 inch Obsession Telescope. |
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| Visitors enjoy a video about the Moon while they wait |
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| How's this for a unique experience? A girl wanted to hold Jupiter in her hand instead of the moon so David Barnett obliged by projecting an image of Jupiter on our shed for photos. |
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| Alan Cousins looking through the spotting scope to find Jupiter |
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| David Barnett |
Many thanks to Barbara, Justine, Rico, Bill F., Mike and all the other volunteers last night that helped with our event!
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