Partial Solar Eclipse

Partial Solar Eclipse as seen from Fire Island, New York 

On the morning of Sunday, November 3, 2013, the eastern United States was privileged to be in the path of a partial Solar Eclipse at Sunrise. Many had the misfortune of having clouds obscure their viewing of the eclipse, as did I, but there was enough of a break in the clouds for me to capture some awesome images of this rare event from Fire Island, New York!  

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Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun taken at Sunrise enhanced with filters

Not quite sure how this image happened but I like it! :-)

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

Partial Solar Eclipse of the Sun taken at Sunrise without a filter

Partial Eclipse of the Sun taken through a Solar Filter

(*Caution: NEVER look directly at the sun without an approved SOLAR FILTER as this could result in permanent eye damage or blindness! You should contact your local Observatory or Astronomy Club for more information!)

Astronomy Jamboree - Day 3 - October 27, 2013

Custer Observatory's Astronomy Jamboree

On Sunday, October 27, the Custer Institute held the third day of their 35th Annual Astronomy Jamboree at the Custer Observatory in Southold. We had a breakfast gathering at the Custer Observatory followed by three additional lectures and solar observing. 

Solar Eclipses and the Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017

George Lomaga on Solar Eclipses

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Presentation: When the Dragon Wore the Crown

Don Cerow, author of "When the Dragon Wore the Crown"

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Presentation: The Disappearing Sunspots and the Coming Maunder Minimum

Dr. Frederick Walter, Professor of Astronomy, Stony Brook University

First Record of Recording Sun Spots

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Solar Observing

Sun with Hydrogen Alpha Filter. Notice solar prominence on left side of the sun, the small point protruding from the side.

Sun with a White Light Solar Filter. The dark spots across the sun's face are Sun Spots. The temperature is lower in these areas.

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And Finally, Joe Rao, the News 12 meteorologist from Westchester, checking the weather at the Custer Observatory!

Astronomy Jamboree - Day 2 - October 26, 2013

Custer Observatory's Astronomy Jamboree

On Saturday, October 26, the Custer Observatory held the second day of their 35th Annual Astronomy Jamboree at the eastern campus of the Suffolk County Community College in Riverhead. There were Lectures, Planetarium Shows, Solar Observing and a Raffle.

Registration Table

Barbara Lebkuecher, Custer Treasurer, Astronomy Jamboree Volunteer

Roberta Eisenberg, Astronomy Jamboree volunteer

Jude Finger, Astronomy Jamboree volunteer

Susan Harder, Long Island Environmentalist of the Year and guest speaker on Light Pollution

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Solar Observing

David van Popering, Custer Vice President, with Solar Scope

John Speroni, Custer and ASLI member and volunteer, with double Solar Scopes

David Barnett, Astronomy Jamboree volunteer, with his double Coronado Solar Scopes

Dave van Popering, Steve Bellavia and John Speroni

John Speroni, Bill Bogardus (Custer President), Dennis Wilde, David Barnett

Chuck Cardona, Chris Cardona and David Barnett

David Barnette and Elias Bonaros with double Coronado Solar Scopes

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Presentation: OPPORTUNITY MARTIAN PROBE: One Year Out with Dr. Scott McLennan, Professor of Geochemistry, Stony Brook University, Department of Geophysics

Dr. Scott McLennan

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Presentation: HIDDEN OCEAN OF EUROPA: Exploring A Habitable World with Dr. Robert Pappalardo, Pasadena California, Chief Editor of "EUROPA" published by University Arizona Press.

Dr. Robert Pappalardo

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Dinner Break at DIGGER's of Riverhead

Mrs. Eileen Hess

Mrs. Eileen Hess, Fred Hess' wife

Steve Bellavia ran the Planetarium Shows for the Astronomy Jamboree

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Astronomy Jamboree Raffle

Chuck Cardona and Tom Carey

Ted Koukounas - Associate Professor, Dr. Shaun L. McKay - President SCCC, ?, William Bogardus - President Custer Institute, Tom Carey, George Lomaga

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Keynote Presentation in Honor of Fred Hess:  

GHOSTS FROM SPACE: Getting Acquainted with Comets keynote speaker - Joe Rao,  the News 12 Westchester meteorologist

Joe Rao, News 12 Westchester meteorologist, had some great stories about Dr. Fred Hess.