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SUMMARY:AstroFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:AstroFest is an annual Star Party at Kopernik that features extraordinary speakers and night sky observing. Join the Kopernik Astronomical Society at the 44th Annual AstroFest in 2026—stay tuned schedule announcements. Enjoy astronomy workshops\, talks\, exhibits\, demonstrations\, and solar and nighttime observing. Check out the detailed schedule of the event below! \n\n\n\nAdmission:$6.00 adults$4.00 seniors/studentsGroups of 7 or more: please contact us for group pricing.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/astrofest-2026/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Planetariums: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:What’s a planetarium\, and why are some of them taking on new names?JT Towne\, planetarium consultant\, will review how immersive “sky theaters” and the technology in them were invented 100 years ago\, collaborative learning\, and new trends for exploring astronomy\, STEM topics\, art and entertainment under a dome.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/planetariums-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Apples\, Apples\, Apples - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nApples are a fruit of abundance this time of year. Did you know it is our state fruit? We will learn about the life cycle of an apple tree and use our senses to explore apples. This will be a sweet morning full of apple fun! \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-apples-apples-apples-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:The Needle & the Damage Done: Understanding Vaccine Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:One of the driving forces behind vaccine hesitancy is misinformation. Understanding the what\, how\, why\, and who of misinformation is crucial in further preventing its spread. This presentation examines just that and explores the ways in which to counter it. The interactive session opens with a brief exercise testing to see if the audience can identify which image is ‘real’\, and which was generated with AI. From there\, Connor define misinformation and distinguish it from disinformation and malinformation.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-needle-the-damage-done-understanding-vaccine-misinformation/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eels and Mussels in the Susquehanna River
DESCRIPTION:Hatching as tiny organisms in the Sargasso Sea\, eels migrate to the Susquehanna River delta where the transparent juveniles (“glass eels”) swim upriver to mature and mate before returning to the Atlantic Ocean to repeat the cycle. The eels assist freshwater mussels\, which naturally purify river water\, in their reproduction. The four dams on the lower Susquehanna have drastically hampered this crucial process. In this talk\, we’ll take a look at what used to be\, what is\, and what could become a restoration of clean water in the river.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/eels-and-mussels-in-the-susquehanna-river/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: Pumpkins\, Science\, and FUN! - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nCalling all young scientists! Join us for a morning of pumpkin science where we’ll investigate whether pumpkins sink or float\, act out the pumpkin lifecycle with movement and music\, create unique pumpkin art\, and much more! Expect hands-on excitement\, a story\, silly songs\, and tons of discovery. Wear your Halloween costume and receive your very own pumpkin! \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-pumpkins-science-and-fun-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:KoperniKids: World Science Day - Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Registration Required \n\n\n\nWorld Science Day is November 10\, 2026! Come celebrate with us! Science is all around us—and it’s full of surprises! Let’s celebrate the amazing world of science and discover how it helps us understand the world we live in. At Kopernik\, we LOVE making science fun! Spend the morning exploring magical creatures\, traveling through space in our planetarium\, and so much more! \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-world-science-day-registration-required/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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