38th Annual Astronomy Jamboree - November 4, 2016

Custer Institute and Observatory's 

38th Annual Astronomy Jamboree

November 4 - 6, 2016

On the evening of November 4th the Custer Observatory held the first day of its Astronomy Jamboree at the Custer Observatory in Southold, NY. The evening consisted of Celestial Poetry Reading, The Astronomer's Drinking Song and Wine and Cheese. 

Family Astronomy Day - April 16, 2016

Family Astronomy Day

Custer ObservatorySouthold, NY

April 16, 2016

Justine Haupt with her Radio Telescope display

Solar & Radio Telescopes

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SOLAR OBSERVING

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Charles Cardona & Michael

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BIRD OF PREY SHOW

Gyrfalcon

Eagle Owl

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ROCKET LAUNCH DEMONSTRATION

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Jeff Norwood from Camera Concepts

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Presentation on THE MOON by Chuck Cardona

Path of the 2017 Eclipse across the United States

Evening Observations

Waxing Gibbous Moon

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!

Custer Observatory Annual Astronomy Jamboree - October 17, 2014

Custer Institute and Observatory's 

36th Annual Astronomy Jamboree

October 17 - 19, 2014

On the evening of October 17th the Custer Observatory held the first day of its Astronomy Jamboree at the Custer Observatory in Southold, NY. For many years there has been a Poetry Reading led by Bob and Steve Chapin, long time supporters and members of the Custer Observatory!

 After the Poetry Reading in the Elmer Room everyone moved to Stokes Hall for the Astronomer's Drinking Song, a yearly tradition on the first night of the Jamboree!