Public Programs
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150 years of moving forward with Central NYS technology
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesSusan I. Sherwood, Executive Director, Center for Technology & InnovationHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsBefore Silicon Valley, the Southern Tier was a hotbed of technological innovation. IBM, Link Simulators, Raymond Corporation and other companies have created technology that has changed the world. Explore advances of vehicles (including UEHS's 2003 Tour de Sol National Champion), pilot trainers based on pneumatic music, navigation with gyroscopes, imaging (1880 - 1970s), and electronic Read More ...
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The Sun: Our Eruptive Neighbor
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKatelyn Sonnen, APS Graduate Student, University of Colorado-BoulderHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsThe 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.
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Geocaching: 21st Century Treasure Hunting
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesLeann LesperanceHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsLooking 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.
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Comets and Meteors – Perseid Meteor Shower Preview
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsLearn 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.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing I – CLEAR ONLY
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffPublic ProgramsThe 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 Read More ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing II – CLEAR ONLY
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffPublic ProgramsThe 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 Read More ...
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Sci-Fi Movies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesZoe Learner Ponterio, Manager, Spacecraft Planetary Image FacilityHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsHow 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!
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