About this Event
The spectacular Leonid meteor shower of 1833 was visible across most of North America, with an estimated 70,000 shooting stars viewed per hour. It was noted in many newspaper accounts and in artworks. The Native American Nations recorded the 1833 Leonid meteor shower in their calendars and oral traditions. Pictographs of winter counts show the 1833 shower, and the Cheyenne tied the phenomenon to a peace and trade treaty signed with the U.S. in 1833.
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, Southold Indian Museum and Custer Institute have partnered to offer events through the evening, near the peak of this year's Leonid Meteor shower. From 5pm-7pm, the Southold Indian Museum (directly across the street from Custer Institute)will be open to view exhibits, artifact identification and at 6pm there will be flintknapping demonstrations by Robert Molter. Beginning at 7pm, Custer Institute and Observatory will be open and observatory staff will provide guided tours of night sky objects (weather permitting) through the many telescopes on site, including the apochromatic Zerochromat telescope in the historic observation dome. Guests can also relax on the lawn and try to catch a glimpse of the Leonid Meteor Shower (weather permitting), visible to the naked eye. The Leonids, which peak during mid-November, originate from periodic Comet Tempel-Tuttle and radiate from the constellation Leo.
We ask that you register in advance as this will guide our preparations and plans for the event. Registration is not required to attend. Donations are appreciated and can be made at the door.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Custer Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Rd., Southold, United States
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