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SUMMARY:Fall Skies - Night Sky Observing This Season
DESCRIPTION:Fall is a great time to look into the night sky! Come learn the basics of astronomy and how to navigate the sky. Discover what planets and constellations are visible this fall. Learn how to locate the International Space Station as it flies over the area. The program will include free star maps\, constellation training\, and some helpful apps to aid in your exploration of astronomy. If clear\, observe the Milky Way\, Saturn\, and more!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/fall-skies-night-sky-observing-this-season/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Race to the Stars 2026 - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:This event requires registration (see link below). Kopernik’s Race to the Stars 5K road race is an annual fundraiser that started in 2018. Join us for this special 5K road race through the hills surrounding the Observatory. We invite all to participate by sponsoring\, donating\, running\, and cheering your friends and family on! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n					Learn More\n				\n			\n		\n			\n				\n					Register Now
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/race-to-the-stars-2026-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Gretzinger%2C Race Coordinator":MAILTO:racetothestars@kopernik.org
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SUMMARY:AstroFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:AstroFest is an annual Star Party at Kopernik that features extraordinary speakers and night sky observing. Join the Kopernik Astronomical Society at the 44th Annual AstroFest in 2026—stay tuned schedule announcements. Enjoy astronomy workshops\, talks\, exhibits\, demonstrations\, and solar and nighttime observing. Check out the detailed schedule of the event below! \n\n\n\nAdmission:$6.00 adults$4.00 seniors/studentsGroups of 7 or more: please contact us for group pricing.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/astrofest-2026/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Apples\, Apples\, Apples - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nApples 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! \n\n\n\nKoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM)\, designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun\, hands-on learning with a different set of activities\, experiments\, and songs that will encourage your child to participate in the wonderful world of STEM!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/kopernikids-apples-apples-apples-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Pumpkins\, Science\, and FUN! - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nCalling 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 your very own pumpkin! \n\n\n\nKoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM)\, designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun\, hands-on learning with a different set of activities\, experiments\, and songs that will encourage your child to participate in the wonderful world of STEM!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/kopernikids-pumpkins-science-and-fun-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: World Science Day - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nWorld 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 through space in our planetarium\, and so much more! \n\n\n\nKoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math (STEM)\, designed for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun\, hands-on learning with a different set of activities\, experiments\, and songs that will encourage your child to participate in the wonderful world of STEM!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/kopernikids-world-science-day-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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