astronomy
Programs
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Race to the Stars 2026 – Registration Required
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesNick Gretzinger, Race CoordinatorSpecial EventsThis 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!
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AstroFest 2026
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesHybrid ProgramPublic ProgramsAstroFest 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! Admission:$6.00 adults$4.00 seniors/studentsGroups of 7 Read More ...
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KoperniKids: World Science Day – Registration Required
Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United StatesClassesRegistration Required World Science Day is November 10, 2026! Come celebrate with us! Science is all around us—and it’s full of surprises! Let’s celebrate the amazing world of science and discover how it helps us understand the world we live in. At Kopernik, we LOVE making science fun! Spend the morning exploring magical creatures, traveling Read More ...
$20 – $25