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  • Free-Falling: A Physics Lesson

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Peter Klimas
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    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.

    $4 – $6

  • The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part II – The Present & Future of VR

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Jenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology Manager
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    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 Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Southern Tier Robotics Competition Robot

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Southern Tier Robotics
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    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 Read More ...

    $4 – $6

CLEAR SKY ALERT – Doors Open at 7:30 PM Tonight, April 17, for a STEM Talk & Observing

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