Kopernik Observatory & Science Center

Address
698 Underwood Rd.
Vestal, NY 13850 United States Get Directions
Phone 6077483685

Programs at this location

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  • Planetariums: Then and Now

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    JT Towne, Omnidirectional Consulting
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    What's a planetarium, and why are some of them taking on new names? JT Towne, planetarium consultant, will review how immersive "sky theaters" and the technology in them were invented 100 years ago, collaborative learning, and new trends for exploring astronomy, STEM topics, art and entertainment under a dome.

    $4 – $6

  • KoperniKids: Apples, Apples, Apples – Registration Required

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Classes

    Registration Required Apples are a fruit of abundance this time of year. Did you know it is our state fruit? We will learn about the life cycle of an apple tree and use our senses to explore apples. This will be a sweet morning full of apple fun! KoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science, Read More ...

    $20 – $25

  • The Needle & the Damage Done: Understanding Vaccine Misinformation

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Connor Lawless, Health Program Director at Broome County Health Department
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    One of the driving forces behind vaccine hesitancy is misinformation. Understanding the what, how, why, and who of misinformation is crucial in further preventing its spread. This presentation examines just that and explores the ways in which to counter it. The interactive session opens with a brief exercise testing to see if the audience can Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Eels and Mussels in the Susquehanna River

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Wendy Skinner, Masters Student, Binghamton University
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Hatching as tiny organisms in the Sargasso Sea, eels migrate to the Susquehanna River delta where the transparent juveniles ("glass eels") swim upriver to mature and mate before returning to the Atlantic Ocean to repeat the cycle. The eels assist freshwater mussels, which naturally purify river water, in their reproduction. The four dams on the Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • KoperniKids: Pumpkins, Science, and FUN! – Registration Required

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Classes

    Registration Required Calling all young scientists! Join us for a morning of pumpkin science where we'll investigate whether pumpkins sink or float, act out the pumpkin lifecycle with movement and music, create unique pumpkin art, and much more! Expect hands-on excitement, a story, silly songs, and tons of discovery. Wear your Halloween costume and receive Read More ...

    $20 – $25

  • KoperniKids: World Science Day – Registration Required

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Classes

    Registration Required World Science Day is November 10, 2026! Come celebrate with us! Science is all around us—and it’s full of surprises! Let’s celebrate the amazing world of science and discover how it helps us understand the world we live in. At Kopernik, we LOVE making science fun! Spend the morning exploring magical creatures, traveling Read More ...

    $20 – $25