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  • AeroBing Brings Space to Binghamton

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Rocketry Club at Binghamton University
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    AeroBing students will share how the team started, what we’re building right now, and where we’re headed next, with a look at how student-led rocketry turns ideas into real flight hardware and crafts the next generation of engineers.

    $4 – $6

  • The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part II – The Present & Future of VR

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Jenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology Manager
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Doors Open at 7:00 PM for VR Classroom Demos - Virtual reality (VR), as we know it today, is an emerging technology with a promising future. Modern VR headsets access our senses like no other technology, enabling experiences like: 360º and 3D video; collaborative learning; immersive gaming; and spatial productivity. Discover the state-of-the-art VR technologies Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Southern Tier Robotics Competition Robot

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Southern Tier Robotics
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Get an up-close look at the latest robot designed by the Southern Tier Robotics team. Their robot performs autonomous and radio-controlled actions to accomplish a number of tasks in a multi-team competition. Students on the team will demonstrate the robot, show a video from their recent competition in Albany and Suffern NY, and answer questions Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • RocketFest 2026 – Registration Required

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

    This event requires registration (see link below). RocketFest 2026 is a GO! Pick a launch time, choose a skill level, pickup your rocket kit, build it at home, and return to Kopernik on May 30 to launch it high in the sky!

    $30 – $50

  • Shipwrecks and Submerged Heritage. The science and policy of maritime archaeology

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Dana Carris M.S. Maritime Archaeologist
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Shipwrecks, submerged aircraft, and the vast underwater unknown havealways captivated people's interest and sense of adventure. But, how do explorers and scientists discover, research, and protect these limited resources? In this talk, Dana Carris will introduce some of the technologies and scientific methods used by maritime archaeologists, and highlight some of these unique resources across New York.

    $4 – $6

  • KoperniKids: Not a Box

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

    Registration Required Come enjoy a morning of STEM fun with Not a Box! Inspired by the beloved book, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to transform ordinary boxes into extraordinary creations. We’ll provide all the materials — you just bring your imagination! KoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Read More ...

    $25

  • From Rooftops to Space: The New Era of Solar Cells

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Tara P. Dhakal, PhD Professor, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Binghamton University
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Solar cells have evolved from traditional silicon panels on rooftops to new technologies like lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cells. This talk will explain how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity and explore how advances in materials and manufacturing are making solar energy more powerful, affordable, and useful in applications ranging from homes to space Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • The Magic of Fireflies: Is their bright light fading?

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Julie Thompson-Slacum, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Chesapeake Bay Field Office Division-Chief
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Fireflies, or lightning bugs, are neither flies nor bugs. They are actually in the beetle family and are beginning to appear in local fields and forests. The light they emit is a biochemical reaction that can vary from green to yellow to red. This talk will focus on the fascinating biology of fireflies, their threats, Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Great Telescope Dust-off

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

    Is there a telescope collecting dust in a corner of your basement, garage, or attic?  Dig it out and bring it up to Kopernik!  Kopernik experts will assess its condition and show you how to set it up and use it.  There is always a lot to see in the sky.  Let Kopernik help you Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Geocaching: 21st Century Treasure Hunting

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Leann Lesperance & Drew Deskur
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Looking for a fun and challenging activity to do with the family this summer? Try geocaching, a popular treasure hunt game that uses a hand-held GPS or cell phone. See how to get started in this family-friendly activity. Rules, terms, equipment, and techniques of geocaching will be explained.

    $4 – $6

  • The Next Generation of Electric Buses and Trucks

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    John Hroncich, BAE Systems
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Representatives from BAE Systems will discuss current and future innovations in electrified solutions for heavy-duty truck and bus powertrains. A revolutionary fully electric, zero-emissions Class 7 truck will be on-site for a walk-through of BAE Systems’ 3rd generation power inverters, motors ABS software, and controls. BAE Systems is celebrating its 30th year of electrifying solutions Read More ...

    $4 – $6

  • Sci-Fi Movies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Zoe Learner Ponterio, Manager, Spacecraft Planetary Image Facility
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    How inaccurate does the science in a movie need to be to pull you out of the experience and ruin the whole thing? Let’s explore the balance between good storytelling and scientific accuracy. Audience participation is encouraged, so come with your personal best and worst moments in sci-fi movies to share!

    $4 – $6

Race to the Stars - 5K Road Race - Saturday, September 12
Merch Registration Closes August 20 at 11:59pm

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