39th Annual Astronomy Jamboree

The Custer Observatory will be holding its 39th Annual Astronomy Jamboree from Friday, Nov. 3rd through Sunday, Nov. 5th at the Rec Center in Peconic and the Custer Observatory in Southold !

Custer Observatory - New Years Eve Party!

NEW YEARS EVE UNDER THE STARS

Come and celebrate 2015 with us! 

    Where: Custer Institute and Observatory

    
    When: Wed., December 31, 2014   8:00pm 

     
    What: Dinner, Music, Desert, Hats, Noisemakers
                & Champagne Toast at midnight!

Now in its 10th year! There's no better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than being at Custer's New Years Eve party! Refreshments include a buffet, desserts, and beverages (you're welcome to bring your favorite dish or dessert to add to the buffet). Dance to live r&b, jazz, and favorites by Ahmad Ali and Friends. Champagne toast at midnight and more!

Ahmed Ali and Friends

Seats are limited! The easiest way to reserve yours is by going to custerobservatory.org/newyears.htm

Do NOT call for reservations - we are only there Saturdays. 

$30 Members
$45 Non-Members
$25 Students
$15 Children 12 and under.

If you are unable or completely against registering and paying online via paypal from Custer’s website, you MUST at least RSVP so a place can be saved to any of the following people:

David Van Popering: dobsoniandave@gmail.com

Justine Haupt: justine.haupt@gmail.com

Bill Crispino: wcrispino@verizon.net

 Hope to see you there!

 

Custer Observatory Astronomy Jamboree - October 19, 2014

Custer Institute and Observatory's 36th Annual Astronomy Jamboree

October 17 - 19, 2014

On Sunday, October 19th, the third day of the Astronomy Jamboree was held at the Custer Observatory. The morning started with a great breakfast for all followed by some great presentations and some awesome music by some of our own Custer members. 

From the Sun to the Earth - Ronald Milione, PhD

W2NSF: Amateur Radio’S Many Modes -  presentation by the president of the Peconic Amateur  Radio Club, Jim Baker

David VanPopering, Sean McCorkle and Justine Haupt

Barbara learning how to play the Maraca's

Barbara practicing the Triangle

 YouTube Video of the Musical Performances!

Hope to see everyone next year! 

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!

Constellation Orion, Big Dipper and Jupiter - September 28, 2014

Constellation Orion, The Big Dipper and Jupiter and its Moons

Southold, New York

Constellation Orion Over the Custer Observatory Dome

Jupiter and its Moons

The Big Dipper

Custer Observatory Meteorites

Custer Observatory Meteorites

The Custer Observatory Gift Shop now has new meteorites for sale. We are open to the public every Saturday from sunset until 12:00am. They make great gifts!

Map to the Custer Observatory

Custer Observatory New Year's Eve Party

Custer Observatory 

NEW YEAR'S EVE UNDER THE STARS

December 31, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Ahmad Ali and Friends

Ann and Rico Verticchio

Alan Cousins, Justine Haupt, Rich Huber & David VanPoppering

John and Christine Speroni

Justine Haupt and David VanPoppering

? and Alan Cousins

Bill Crispino