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Title: |
Messier Marathon At Custer: A Lecture And Marathon By Marathon Founder, Tom Hoffelder |
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Presented by Custer Institute and Observatory |
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Date: |
April 14, 2012 |
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Time: |
7:00 PM
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| Admission: | Suggested donation: $5.00 members; $10.00 non-members; $5.00 full-time students. |
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Location: |
Custer Institute and Observatory |
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Street Address: |
1115 Main Bayview Road |
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Southold, NY 11971 |
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Description: |
Messier Marathons are events during which amateur astronomers attempt to observe as many Messier Objects as possible in one night. In the mid-1700s, French astronomer, Charles Messier, compiled a catalog of deep space objects (galaxies, star clusters, nebulae) that he observed when trying to find comets; there are 110 Messier objects. In 1976, amateur astronomers, Tom Hoffelder and Tom Reiland, created the Messier Marathon. At 7:00PM, if the skies are clear, Tom Hoffelder will present a lecture about the Messier Marathon and Messier Objects then will lead a Messier Marathon that will last until dawn. Bring your telescope or share views through Custer's. Please note: Event will take place weather permitting. |
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Contact: |
631-765-2626 |
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