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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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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:20260214T103000
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Earth Moon and Sun
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nChildren will embark on an exciting adventure through the wonders of space as they explore the planetarium and learn about the brilliant colors of the universe. They’ll also get a chance to visit the observatory’s telescopes and create fun\, space-themed crafts to take home as a special memory of their visit. \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-earth-moon-and-sun/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T190000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T190000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
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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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