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SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Movies: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly
DESCRIPTION:How inaccurate does the science in a movie need to be to pull you out of the experience and ruin the whole thing? Let’s explore the balance between good storytelling and scientific accuracy. Audience participation is encouraged\, so come with your personal best and worst moments in sci-fi movies to share!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/sci-fi-movies-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T210000
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SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing III – CLEAR ONLY
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe\, producing up to 60 meteors per hour! Produced by the Swift-Tuttle comet\, these meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head up to Kopernik’s dark skies for great viewing\, especially after midnight. Visit www.kopernik.org or call (607) 748-3685 after 5 p.m. to confirm that Kopernik will be open for viewing.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-iii-clear-only/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000
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SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing II – CLEAR ONLY
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe\, producing up to 60 meteors per hour! Produced by the Swift-Tuttle comet\, these meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head up to Kopernik’s dark skies for great viewing\, especially after midnight. Visit www.kopernik.org or call (607) 748-3685 after 5 p.m. to confirm that Kopernik will be open for viewing.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-ii-clear-only/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T230000
DTSTAMP:20260811T154432Z
CREATED:20260617T060015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T154432Z
UID:10000041-1786482000-1786489200@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing I – CLEAR ONLY
DESCRIPTION:The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe\, producing up to 60 meteors per hour! Produced by the Swift-Tuttle comet\, these meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head up to Kopernik’s dark skies for great viewing\, especially after midnight. Visit www.kopernik.org or call (607) 748-3685 after 5 p.m. to confirm that Kopernik will be open for viewing.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-clear-only/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260810T193241Z
CREATED:20260617T054630Z
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SUMMARY:Comets and Meteors - Perseid Meteor Shower Preview
DESCRIPTION:Learn about meteor showers and comets\, and how to view them. Preview the Perseid Meteor shower. See images of famous comets and meteor showers and learn about collisions that could devastate the world. Touch a meteorite and see a comet made right in front of your eyes.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/comets-and-meteors-perseid-meteor-shower-preview/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260727T181500Z
CREATED:20260727T180319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T181500Z
UID:10000046-1785529800-1785533400@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:The Next Generation of Electric Buses and Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from BAE Systems will discuss current and future innovations in electrified solutions for heavy-duty truck and bus powertrains. A revolutionary fully electric\, zero-emissions Class 7 truck will be on-site for a walk-through of BAE Systems’ 3rd generation power inverters\, motors ABS software\, and controls. BAE Systems is celebrating its 30th year of electrifying solutions in 2026.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-next-generation-of-electric-buses-and-trucks/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Geocaching: 21st Century Treasure Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and challenging activity to do with the family this summer? Try geocaching\, a popular treasure hunt game that uses a hand-held GPS or cell phone. See how to get started in this family-friendly activity. Rules\, terms\, equipment\, and techniques of geocaching will be explained.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/geocaching-21st-century-treasure-hunting-2/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T051116Z
CREATED:20260617T051058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T051116Z
UID:10000038-1784320200-1784323800@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Eruptive Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:The Sun is fundamental for our existence on Earth\, but it is far from a quiet fixture in the sky. Come learn about the Sun’s eruptive activity\, from solar flares to coronal mass ejections\, and discover the results of such powerful events\, including beautiful auroral displays that light up our night skies.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-sun-our-eruptive-neighbor/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T034846Z
CREATED:20260617T034832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T034846Z
UID:10000036-1783107000-1783114200@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Great Telescope Dust-off
DESCRIPTION:Is there a telescope collecting dust in a corner of your basement\, garage\, or attic?  Dig it out and bring it up to Kopernik!  Kopernik experts will assess its condition and show you how to set it up and use it.  There is always a lot to see in the sky.  Let Kopernik help you Look Up and Dream Big!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/great-telescope-dust-off/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T030251Z
CREATED:20260617T030237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T030251Z
UID:10000035-1782505800-1782509400@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:The Magic of Fireflies: Is their bright light fading?
DESCRIPTION:Fireflies\, or lightning bugs\, are neither flies nor bugs. They are actually in the beetle family and are beginning to appear in local fields and forests. The light they emit is a biochemical reaction that can vary from green to yellow to red. This talk will focus on the fascinating biology of fireflies\, their threats\, and what we can do to help them persist.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-magic-of-fireflies-is-their-bright-light-fading/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260617T021715Z
CREATED:20260617T021701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T021715Z
UID:10000034-1781901000-1781904600@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:From Rooftops to Space: The New Era of Solar Cells
DESCRIPTION:Solar cells have evolved from traditional silicon panels on rooftops to new technologies like lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells. This talk will explain how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity and explore how advances in materials and manufacturing are making solar energy more powerful\, affordable\, and useful in applications ranging from homes to space missions. The presentation will provide an easy-to-understand look at the future of clean energy and why solar technology matters for everyone.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/from-rooftops-to-space-the-new-era-of-solar-cells/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260606T191517Z
CREATED:20260606T191502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T191517Z
UID:10000033-1781296200-1781299800@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Shipwrecks and Submerged Heritage. The science and policy of maritime archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Shipwrecks\, submerged aircraft\, and the vast underwater unknown havealways captivated people’s interest and sense of adventure. But\, how do explorers and scientists discover\, research\, and protect these limited resources? In this talk\, Dana Carris will introduce some of the technologies and scientific methods used by maritime archaeologists\, and highlight some of these unique resources across New York.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/shipwrecks-and-submerged-heritage-the-science-and-policy-of-maritime-archaeology/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Shipwrecks-and-Submerged-Heritage.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T201828Z
CREATED:20260530T201823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T201828Z
UID:10000031-1780691400-1780695000@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Summer Skies - Night Sky Observing This Season
DESCRIPTION:The summer solstice occurs June 21 at 4:24am! Now that we are about to enter summer\, discover what will be up in the sky this season. Learn how to identify constellations and planets in the summer sky\, and how to spot the International Space Station. Free star maps will be provided. If you have your own telescope\, bring it with you and a Kopernik Astronomical Society member will help you learn how to assemble it and use it. After the program\, head outside to view the night sky through Kopernik’s telescopes.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/summer-skies-night-sky-observing-this-season/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260330T151020Z
CREATED:20260317T050113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T151020Z
UID:10000020-1780084800-1780088400@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Southern Tier Robotics Competition Robot
DESCRIPTION:Get an up-close look at the latest robot designed by the Southern Tier Robotics team. Their robot performs autonomous and radio-controlled actions to accomplish a number of tasks in a multi-team competition. Students on the team will demonstrate the robot\, show a video from their recent competition in Albany and Suffern NY\, and answer questions about the robot’s design and operation.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/southern-tier-robotics-competition-robot/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Southern-Tier-Robotics.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T051205Z
CREATED:20260317T051155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T051205Z
UID:10000023-1779476400-1779483600@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part II - The Present & Future of VR
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 7:00 PM for VR Classroom Demos – Virtual reality (VR)\, as we know it today\, is an emerging technology with a promising future. Modern VR headsets access our senses like no other technology\, enabling experiences like: 360º and 3D video; collaborative learning; immersive gaming; and spatial productivity. Discover the state-of-the-art VR technologies available today and learn how future advancements will bring streamlined devices and ultimate immersion. Finally\, learn about Kopernik’s VR Classroom and how our students are creating their own VR worlds. Our VR classroom will be open for in-headset demos from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Spots are limited and are available on a first come\, first serve basis.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-evolution-of-virtual-reality-part-ii-the-present-future-of-vr/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evolution-of-VR-1-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T050903Z
CREATED:20260317T050839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T050903Z
UID:10000022-1778875200-1778878800@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Free-Falling: A Physics Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Aristotle argued that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Isn’t it true that a heavy object is pulled down harder toward the earth! Come learn about motion\, speed\, and acceleration. Discover inertia\, gravity and Galileo’s hard balls.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/free-falling-a-physics-lesson/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T050552Z
CREATED:20260317T050534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T050552Z
UID:10000021-1778270400-1778274000@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:AeroBing Brings Space to Binghamton
DESCRIPTION:AeroBing students will share how the team started\, what we’re building right now\, and where we’re headed next\, with a look at how student-led rocketry turns ideas into real flight hardware and crafts the next generation of engineers.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/aerobing-brings-space-to-binghamton/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AeroBing.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T185321Z
CREATED:20260317T051704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185321Z
UID:10000024-1777665600-1777669200@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Science and Religion Part 4: The Pursuit of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Come explore: (1) the evolution of our philosophical\, theological & psychological understanding of human happiness and (2) complementary\, transdisciplinary\, “how-to-be” attitudes and practical action steps on how to more regularly experience it. Consilience of spiritual & scientific perspectives provide leveraged power to increase both individual flourishing and societal well-being through and beyond the controllable aspects of our lives. Attendees will leave with ethical\, research-informed recommendations to help counter rising levels of anxiety\, depression & loneliness in our “24/7 always on\, but loosely connected world.”
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/science-and-religion-part-3-conflict-or-consilience-on-climate-change-2/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Science-Religion-Happiness-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T045454Z
CREATED:20260317T045429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T045454Z
UID:10000019-1777060800-1777064400@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases in New York
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different tick species and the associated pathogens they may carry throughout NY\, how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you’re bitten. Mandy will discuss some of her research with outdoor workers and their risk of tick-bites.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/ticks-tick-borne-diseases-in-new-york/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ticks.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T051406Z
CREATED:20260317T045012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T051406Z
UID:10000018-1776456000-1776459600@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:How Drones in the Air are Making the World Safer and Healthier
DESCRIPTION:Drones are becoming an indispensable tool for a wide range of applications. In his talk\, Dr. Nikulin will show how innovation in remote sensing and artificial intelligence creates adaptable tools that support humanitarian efforts to detect and characterize buried explosive hazards more safely and efficiently\, as well as support environmental remediation by locating orphaned and undocumented oil and gas wells with the goal of reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater resources.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/how-drones-in-the-air-are-making-the-world-safer-and-healthier/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T143735Z
CREATED:20260317T044624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T143735Z
UID:10000017-1775851200-1775854800@www.kopernik.org
SUMMARY:Deepfakes\, AI\, and the Future of Trust: How Can We Tell What’s Real?
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) can now create realistic images\, videos\, and voices that look and sound real\, but that doesn’t mean everything online is fake. In this talk\, we’ll explore how deepfakes work\, why some fake content is easy to spot while other examples are much harder\, and what today’s detection tools can and cannot do. Through real-world examples and simple demonstrations\, we’ll discuss how scientists are working to connect digital media back to the physical world to help restore trust. The goal is not fear\, but understanding\, so audiences of all ages can better navigate an AI-powered world.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/deepfakes-ai-and-the-future-of-trust-how-can-we-tell-whats-realusing-fossils-to-reconstruct-earths-history/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AI-Future-of-Trust.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T011838Z
CREATED:20260317T044133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T011838Z
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SUMMARY:Casual Evening of Night Sky Observing
DESCRIPTION:Due to the anticipated sky conditions\, Kopernik Observatory will not be open on Friday\, April 3 for an evening of Night Sky Observing. We will be open on Friday\, April 10\, for our next Friday Night program: Deepfakes\, AI\, and the Future of Trust: How Can We Tell What’s Real?
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/casual-evening-of-night-sky-observing-clear-only/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T043101Z
CREATED:20260317T043033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T043101Z
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SUMMARY:Using Fossils to Reconstruct Earth’s History
DESCRIPTION:This talk will focus on how we use the fossil record to learn about how Earth has changed across geologic time. By studying fossil record\, we can explore patterns of diversity\, extinctions\, ecology\, biogeography\, and more over the past half billion years on Earth.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/using-fossils-to-reconstruct-earths-history/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T060136Z
CREATED:20260306T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T060136Z
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SUMMARY:Friendly Neighborhood Engineers Helping NASA Back to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Tier has a long history of support for the space program. Engineers at Owego’s Lockheed Martin are contributing to the Artemis 2 mission to the moon. Come learn about NASA’s latest mission to return humans to the Moon and how local engineers are making that happen.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/friendly-neighborhood-engineers-helping-nasa-back-to-the-moon/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T233813Z
CREATED:20260306T175816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T233813Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Skies - Night Sky Observing This Season
DESCRIPTION:The Spring equinox occurs at 10:46 AM on March 20. Now that we are officially entering Springtime\, learn how to identify constellations and planets in the spring sky\, and how to spot the International Space Station. Free star maps will be provided. If you have your own telescope\, bring it with you and a Kopernik Astronomical Society member will help you learn how to assemble it and use it. After the program\, head outside to view the night sky through Kopernik’s telescopes.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/spring-skies-night-sky-observing-this-season/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T234108Z
CREATED:20260303T174607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T234108Z
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part I - The History of VR
DESCRIPTION:The human experience derives from the senses—they shape our reality. The most powerful trait of our species is that we can communicate our realities to one another. BOOM—a clap of the hands—we have an analogue describing thunder! Draw out a series of lines on a cave wall and we have visual storytelling. By harnessing technology and the senses\, we learned to simulate the world around us—this is the story of virtual reality (VR). In this deep dive into the history of VR\, discover the techniques and technologies that brought us the VR we know today. On May 22nd\, return to KOSC for Part II to explore the present and future of VR and try out our VR Classroom.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-evolution-of-virtual-reality-part-i-the-history-of-vr/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260217T200655Z
CREATED:20251205T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T200655Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Star Party - Kopernik’s 553rd Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:Come to Kopernik and join us for our annual winter Star Party! A star party is a gathering of amateur astronomers and the public to observing the sky. Kopernik’s annual Winter Star Party tradition continues this year and we’ll be celebrating Mikołaj Kopernik’s 553rd Birthday (February 19\, 1473) with cake. This is a family-friendly event with STEM activities. Night sky observing will begin at 6:00 PM when the doors open. If clear\, throughout the evening view winter constellations\, a waxing crescent moon\, the Orion Nebula\, Saturn\, and Jupiter and much more through Kopernik’s powerful telescopes. Check out the event schedule (tentative): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 PM Keynote Presentation:What We Do in Mission ControlPete Morgan\, NASA Flight Contoller\n\n\n\nSouthern Tier native\, Pete Morgan\, is a Flight Controller for the ISS\, Orion\, Gateway and HLS missions. Learn all about NASA’s Mission Control in Houston Texas—what we do\, why we’re here\, and how we work with the astronauts and spacecraft. \n\n\n\n\nAdmission:$6.00 adults$4.00 seniors/students$20.00 family maximumGroup rate (10 or more): $4 adult\, $3 senior/studentKopernik / ASTC Passport Members: Free
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/winter-star-party-koperniks-553rd-birthday/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T220050Z
CREATED:20251205T215415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220050Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Skies - What's in the sky this season?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kopernik Staff\n\n\n\nLearn how to identify constellations and planets in the winter sky\, and how to spot the International Space Station. If you have your own telescope\, bring it with you and a Kopernik Astronomical Society member will help you learn how to assemble it and use it. Although it is cold\, winter is one of the best times to view planets and stars\, so head up to Kopernik\, away from the city lights!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/winter-skies-whats-in-the-sky-this-season/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T212235Z
CREATED:20251205T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212235Z
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SUMMARY:The Star of Bethlehem Revealed Movie
DESCRIPTION:This is an encore viewing of the movie shown on December 12 \n\n\n\nKopernik has been granted special permission to show the thought-provoking movie Star of Bethlehem Revealed. An unusual star is claimed to have appeared in the sky at the time of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. This movie is an investigation into the story found in the Biblical Gospel of Matthew about the ‘Star of Bethlehem’. It includes the words of Roman and Jewish historians alongside those of ancient prophets. Come learn about this ancient mystery and draw your own conclusions. Due to copyright restrictions\, this program will not be livestreamed. This is a remastered version of the original movie.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-star-of-bethlehem-revealed-movie-2/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T210000
DTSTAMP:20251213T111440Z
CREATED:20251205T211222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T111440Z
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SUMMARY:Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing
DESCRIPTION:The Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13. The Geminids are active between Dec. 4 to Dec. 20 each year. This year\, the moon is in the last quarter moon and will not interfere too much with Geminids meteor hunting. This meteor shower could produce up to 150 meteors per hour. Along with the meteors\, Saturn\, Jupiter and the Orient Nebula will be visible that evening. This event is Clear Sky Only. Kopernik will be closed if the skies are cloudy. Stay tuned on our website on the day of for an official announcement.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-star-of-bethlehem-revealed-movie-3/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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