BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kopernik Observatory & Science Center - ECPv6.17.5.1//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:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T210000 DTSTAMP:20260904T201429Z CREATED:20260617T044828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T201429Z UID:10000037-1788552000-1788555600@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:20260911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260903T211126Z CREATED:20260903T211121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T211126Z UID:10000052-1789156800-1789160400@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Fall Skies - Night Sky Observing This Season DESCRIPTION:Fall is a great time to look into the night sky! Come learn the basics of astronomy and how to navigate the sky. Discover what planets and constellations are visible this fall. Learn how to locate the International Space Station as it flies over the area. The program will include free star maps\, constellation training\, and some helpful apps to aid in your exploration of astronomy. If clear\, observe the Milky Way\, Saturn\, and more! URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/fall-skies-night-sky-observing-this-season/ 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/2026/09/Fall-Skies-2026.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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260914T203914Z CREATED:20260902T234142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T203914Z UID:10000051-1789743600-1789851600@www.kopernik.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AstroFest-2026-Wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T210000 DTSTAMP:20260922T141557Z CREATED:20260915T135945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T141557Z UID:10000053-1790366400-1790370000@www.kopernik.org SUMMARY:Planetariums: Then and Now DESCRIPTION:What’s a planetarium\, and why are some of them taking on new names?JT Towne\, planetarium historian and consultant\, will review the invention and development of immersive “sky theaters”\, the tech and people that make them successful\, and the astronomy and other types of programming trending now. URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/planetariums-then-and-now/ 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/2026/09/Planetariums-Then-Now.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260902T214314Z CREATED:20260902T214310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T214314Z UID:10000048-1790418600-1790424000@www.kopernik.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.kopernik.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Apples-Apples-Apples.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR