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Gift of the Galaxies

DONATED BY CUSTER INSTITUTE OBSERVATORY, SOUTHOLD, NY & BARBARA NOVICK

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The Custer Institute and Observatory is Long Island’s oldest public observatory (est.1927). Open to the public every Saturday evening from dusk until midnight, volunteers will give a tour of the facilities and the night sky through powerful telescopes. Custer has a library, museum, and gift shop. Frequent lectures, classes,concerts, art exhibits and other special events.

The lucky winner will receive:

  • A one-year Family Membership for two.  It includes invitations to members-only functions, trips and social events, a subscription to the Custer Comment, bringing  you the latest breaking astronomical news, and a monthly schedule of events that will keep you from missing good times and great experiences.

  • Honey of the Stars from the Custer Observatory apiary.

  • Custer Observatory T-Shirt and hat.

  • Two pairs of Custer Observatory Solar Eclipse viewing glasses for the October 14th 2023 eclipse!

  • Meteorite samples.

  • The recent edition of Reflector Magazine from the Astronomical League. It’s loaded with photos, the latest info from the Night Sky Network, the Dark Sky Assoc., and much more for night sky enthusiasts!

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