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 |
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! |