BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kopernik Observatory & Science Center - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.kopernik.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kopernik Observatory & Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T030237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T030251Z UID:10000035-1782505800-1782509400@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:The Magic of Fireflies: Is their bright light fading? DESCRIPTION:Fireflies\, or lightning bugs\, are neither flies nor bugs. They are actually in the beetle family and are beginning to appear in local fields and forests. The light they emit is a biochemical reaction that can vary from green to yellow to red. This talk will focus on the fascinating biology of fireflies\, their threats\, and what we can do to help them persist. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-magic-of-fireflies-is-their-bright-light-fading/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Magic-of-Fireflies.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T034832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T034846Z UID:10000036-1783107000-1783114200@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Great Telescope Dust-off DESCRIPTION:Is there a telescope collecting dust in a corner of your basement\, garage\, or attic?  Dig it out and bring it up to Kopernik!  Kopernik experts will assess its condition and show you how to set it up and use it.  There is always a lot to see in the sky.  Let Kopernik help you Look Up and Dream Big! URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/great-telescope-dust-off/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Great-Telescope-Dustoff.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T044828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044841Z UID:10000037-1783715400-1783719000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:150 years of moving forward with Central NYS technology DESCRIPTION:Before 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 circuits for space exploration and video games. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/150-years-of-moving-forward-with-central-nys-technology/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Central-NYS-technology.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T051058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T051116Z UID:10000038-1784320200-1784323800@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:The Sun: Our Eruptive Neighbor DESCRIPTION:The 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. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-sun-our-eruptive-neighbor/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Sun-Our-Eruptive-Neighbor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T052458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T052512Z UID:10000039-1784925000-1784928600@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Geocaching: 21st Century Treasure Hunting DESCRIPTION:Looking 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. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/geocaching-21st-century-treasure-hunting/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Geocaching.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T054630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T054644Z UID:10000040-1786132800-1786136400@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Comets and Meteors - Perseid Meteor Shower Preview DESCRIPTION:Learn 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. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/comets-and-meteors-perseid-meteor-shower-preview/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Comet-Meteor.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T230000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T060015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T060130Z UID:10000041-1786478400-1786489200@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing I – CLEAR ONLY DESCRIPTION:The 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 or call (607) 748-3685 after 5 p.m. to confirm that Kopernik will be open for viewing. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-clear-only/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Perseid-Meteor-Shower-Viewing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T230000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T060152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T060156Z UID:10000042-1786564800-1786575600@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing II – CLEAR ONLY DESCRIPTION:The 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 or call (607) 748-3685 after 5 p.m. to confirm that Kopernik will be open for viewing. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/perseid-meteor-shower-viewing-ii-clear-only/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Perseid-Meteor-Shower-Viewing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260617T062050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T062106Z UID:10000043-1787342400-1787346000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Movies: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly DESCRIPTION:How 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! URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/sci-fi-movies-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sci-Fi-Movies.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T203000 DTSTAMP:20260617T101826 CREATED:20260519T153101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T154212Z UID:10000030-1789234200-1789245000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Race to the Stars 2026 - Registration Required DESCRIPTION:This event requires registration (see link below). Kopernik’s Race to the Stars 5K road race is an annual fundraiser that started in 2018. Join us for this special 5K road race through the hills surrounding the Observatory. We invite all to participate by sponsoring\, donating\, running\, and cheering your friends and family on! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/race-to-the-stars-2026-registration-required/ LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Race-to-the-Stars-Wide-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Gretzinger%2C Race Coordinator":MAILTO:racetothestars@kopernik.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR