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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T051205Z
CREATED:20260317T051155Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
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DTSTAMP:20260317T050903Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
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CREATED:20260317T051704Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T210000
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CREATED:20260317T045429Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260317T051406Z
CREATED:20260317T045012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T051406Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260402T143735Z
CREATED:20260317T044624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T143735Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T203000
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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
UID:10000015-1774641600-1774645200@www.kopernik.org
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
UID:10000014-1774036800-1774040400@www.kopernik.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Skies-2026.jpg
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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
UID:10000004-1766170800-1766174400@www.kopernik.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000
DTSTAMP:20251205T212202Z
CREATED:20251205T203050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T212202Z
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SUMMARY:The Star of Bethlehem Revealed Movie
DESCRIPTION:Kopernik 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. If skies permit\, after the program stay to view the Geminids meteor shower.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-star-of-bethlehem-revealed-movie/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Science and Religion Part 3: Conflict or Consilience on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Thomas O’Brien\, Professor Emeritus\, Binghamton University\n\n\n\nCome explore highlights of 1) the history of our scientific understanding of climate change and 2) the ancient to modern religious perspective of stewardship of our common garden-home\, Spaceship Earth. Consilience (rather than denialism) of Judeo-Christian & scientific perspectives provide leveraged power to create win-win synergy between sustainable economics and ecology. You will leave with practical\, ethical\, research-informed action steps to help us become “less of the problem and more of the solution” to this local-to-global\, existential challenge-opportunity.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/science-and-religion-part-3-conflict-or-consilience-on-climate-change/
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:20251128T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Holes on Black Friday
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roy Williams\, Kopernik Educator \nAfter a day of frantic discount shopping and huge crowds\, head up to the peaceful surroundings of Kopernik and enjoy a program on the universal harbinger of death: Black Holes. See a hands-on demonstration of how black holes work. Also\, see the latest evidence that black holes are real including the first image of a real black hole! If clear\, see Saturn\, the Orion Nebula and other Deep-Sky objects through our telescopes.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/black-holes-on-black-friday/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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