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.
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
International Observe the Moon Night Event
The Custer Observatory, Southold, NY, held a public event in observance of "International Observe the Moon Night" on October 8, 2011. We were pleased to have approximately 200 people visit Custer throughout the evening. It was great to see the large numbers of families last night enjoying a fun and educational evening with their children, many of them first-timers.
The dedicated Staff at Custer Observatory works hard to give anyone with an interest in learning more about astronomy a unique personal astronomical experience. From looking through an eight-foot pair of binoculars, looking through one of our lawn scopes or visiting our Dome, visitors always walk away with a new experience. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to answer any of your astronomical ponderings. It was a great night for Observing the Moon with great people. Come see for yourself!
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| David Barnett used a videoscope to project live images of the moon on the side of our shed while Alan Cousins manned a Dobsonian Telescope for visitors to get views of Jupiter and its moons. |
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| Bill Crispino, from AOS (Amateur Observers Society), showed visitors views of the moon and Jupiter from their mini dome on Custer's lawn. |
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| An amateur astronomer, Rob, set up his telescope and allowed visitors to share his views of the night sky. |
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| On very busy nights we hand out tickets to allow for an orderly visit to the Dome telescope where David VanPoppering showed visitors views of the night sky in our 25 inch Obsession Telescope. |
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| Visitors enjoy a video about the Moon while they wait |
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| How's this for a unique experience? A girl wanted to hold Jupiter in her hand instead of the moon so David Barnett obliged by projecting an image of Jupiter on our shed for photos. |
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| Alan Cousins looking through the spotting scope to find Jupiter |
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| David Barnett |
Monday, October 3, 2011
International Observe the Moon Night
This Saturday, October 8, 2011 is
International Observe the Moon Night!
Come to the Custer Observatory this Saturday to get a close up view of the moon through our powerful telescopes and binoculars!
Learn more about our Lunar neighbor and do some hands-on activities. Fun for the whole family!
Learn more about our Lunar neighbor and do some hands-on activities. Fun for the whole family!
You can also follow Twitter and Tweet on the night of InOMN @observethemoon in the OMN 2011 Tweetup! Use hashtag #moonnight to post on the InOMN Twitter Feed world wide.
Although the viewing will be less then ideal the Draconid Meteor Shower will be going on also, so look for those meteors as well!
Admission: Suggested Donation: of $5 Adults, $3 Children under 14, Free for Members.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Super Perigee Full Moon Last Night
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| Super Full Moon image taken at Custer Observatory |
Hope everyone was able to get a look at our Super Perigee Full Moon Last Night! The last time was in 1993 and if you missed it last night you will have to wait until 2029 for the next one. There was a very large turn-out at Custer Observatory last night to get a glimpse of the Super Full Moon through Custer's Powerful telescope! Some of our regular astronomy buffs set up their own equipment to allow visitors to view the moon along with Saturn, Constellations, Stars and Galaxies!
More info on the Super Perigee Full Moon at these sites!
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