astronomy
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Comets and Meteors – Perseid Meteor Shower Preview
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsLearn 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.
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing I – CLEAR ONLY
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffPublic ProgramsThe 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 Read More ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing II – CLEAR ONLY
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffPublic ProgramsThe 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 Read More ...
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing III – CLEAR ONLY
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesKopernik StaffPublic ProgramsThe 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 Read More ...
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Race to the Stars 2026 – Registration Required
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesNick Gretzinger, Race CoordinatorThis 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!
$10 – $30