BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kopernik Observatory & Science Center - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260724T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T052512Z 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:20260617T054644Z 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:20260617T060130Z 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:20260617T060156Z 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:20260617T062106Z 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:20260519T154212Z 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