Friday, October 9, 2015

37th Annual Astronomy Jamboree

Every year the Custer Institute and Observatory holds its annual 3-day Astronomy Jamboree in Southold, NY. 
Come one day or all three!





Schedule of Events





Fun for the whole family! Not to be missed!










Thursday, October 1, 2015

Super Moon Lunar Eclipse - September 27, 2015

Super Moon Lunar Eclipse
September 27-28, 2015
Southold, NY

On September 27 there was a Lunar Eclipse with the Moon at Perigee. The Moon was 14% larger  then we normally observe it because it is at its closest approach to the Earth in its orbit. 




Blue Moon - July 31, 2015

Blue Moon
July 31, 2015
Fire Island, NY

On July 31st we had a second full moon for the month which is known as a Blue Moon. Anytime there are two full moons in a month the second one is known as a Blue Moon.