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  • Canceled Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing

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

    The Geminids meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13. The Geminids are active between Dec. 4 to Dec. 20 each year. This year, the moon is in the last quarter moon and will not interfere too much with Geminids meteor hunting. This meteor shower could produce up to 150 meteors per hour. Along with the Read More ...

  • Winter Skies – What’s in the sky this season?

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Hybrid Event
    Public Programs

    Presented by Kopernik Staff Learn how to identify constellations and planets in the winter sky, and how to spot the International Space Station. If you have your own telescope, bring it with you and a Kopernik Astronomical Society member will help you learn how to assemble it and use it. Although it is cold, winter Read More ...

  • KoperniKids: Earth Moon and Sun

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

    Registration Required Children will embark on an exciting adventure through the wonders of space as they explore the planetarium and learn about the brilliant colors of the universe. They’ll also get a chance to visit the observatory’s telescopes and create fun, space-themed crafts to take home as a special memory of their visit. KoperniKids is Read More ...

    $25

  • Winter Star Party – Kopernik’s 553rd Birthday!

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Hybrid Event
    Public Programs

    Come to Kopernik and join us for our annual winter Star Party! A star party is a gathering of amateur astronomers and the public to observing the sky. Kopernik’s annual Winter Star Party tradition continues this year and we’ll be celebrating Mikołaj Kopernik’s 553rd Birthday (February 19, 1473) with cake. This is a family-friendly event Read More ...