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!

Astronomy Jamboree - Day 1 - October 25, 2013

Custer Observatory's Astronomy Jamboree

Custer held its 35th Annual Astronomy Jamboree at the Custer Observatory this past Friday Evening. The Astronomy Jamboree has been a long held yearly tradition for the members of the Custer Institute and the public. On Friday evening there was the customary Poetry Readings and the Astronomer's Drinking Song as well as views through Custer's 25" Obsession Telescope following the festivities.

Bob and Steve Chapin read their poetry to the group.

Bob and Steve Chapin

Poem about the Custer Observatory

Barbara Lebkuecher reads one of the poems to the group.

Barbara Lebkuecher's favorite song! The Astronomer's Drinking Song!

Charles Cardona and George Lomaga