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04.12.2025 News

Spring Sky Watch: Newly discovered comet on the horizon

A new interstellar visitor was discovered in late March; a previously unknown comet designated C/2025 F2 (SWAN). An amateur astronomer in Australia, Michael Mattiazzo, discovered the comet by studying...

11.13.2024 News

Skywatch Fall 2024: comets, meteors and supermoon

There have been a number of astronomical events over the last few months. From comets to a solar storm, the skies have been alight with rare sights. Many people...

03.07.2024 Environment

Comet, Orion and solar eclipse: can’t-miss skywatch

A host of exciting celestial events for skywatchers starts with a comet at the beginning of March, the change of the constellation guard as the seasons shift and ending...

02.02.2023 Environment

Here’s how to view the rare ‘Green Comet’ on the North Fork

This winter, Southold’s Custer Institute and Observatory is making plans to welcome a visitor that hasn’t been seen in these parts in about 50,000 years: an ultra-rare green comet....

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Spring Sky Watch: Newly discovered comet on the horizon

Skywatch Fall 2024: comets, meteors and supermoon

Comet, Orion and solar eclipse: can’t-miss skywatch

Here’s how to view the rare ‘Green Comet’ on the North Fork