astronomy

Name: Race to the Stars 2026 – Registration Required
Start: 2026-09-12T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-12T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Kopernik Observatory & Science Center

June 2026
Summer Skies – Night Sky Observing This Season

June 5 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States

Jenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology Manager
Hybrid Program

Public Programs

The summer solstice occurs June 21 at 4:24am! Now that we are about to enter summer, discover what will be up in the sky this season. Learn how to identify constellations and planets in the summer sky, and how to spot the International Space Station. Free star maps will be provided. If you have your Read More ...

$4 – $6
September 2026
Race to the Stars 2026 – Registration Required

September 12 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States

Nick Gretzinger, Race Coordinator

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!

$10 – $30

June 2026

September 2026