Stargazers attend the annual Astronomy Convention at the Custer Institute and Observatory in Southold.
By Video Journalist Waldo Cabrera
We take a tour of Long Island's oldest public observatory, the Custer Institute in Southold. The observatory was opened in 1927 by a group of amateur astronomers, and has been a non-profit educational corporation since 1942.
Stargazers can come and learn about astronomy through classes held at the institute and use the many telescopes to get a glimpse of the universe.
Featured Interviews:
Donna McCormick, President
Custer Institute and Observatory
Jeffrey Katz, Scientist
Custer Institute and Observatory
For more information visit: www.CusterObservatory.org