Public Programs

Public Programs

Doors Open at 7:30 PM | Program Starts at 8:00 PM

Admission

  • Members – Free
    Become a Member
  • Adults – $6.00
  • Seniors/Students – $4.00
  • Family Maximum – $20.00
  • Group Rate (10 or more):
    Adult – $4.00
    Senior/Student – $3.00

Experiences

  • Kopernik Science Park – Closes at Dusk
  • Science Center & Telescope Tours
  • STEM Presentations
  • Laser Guided Star Tours
  • Night Sky Observing & Telescope Viewing

The Observatory is open every Friday night, March through Mid-December, regardless of sky conditions. Unless noted otherwise, every program includes a STEM Talk and access to the Observatory for night sky viewing. During the winter season, we only have public programs on selected dates. Due to the changing seasonal sunsets, the Observatory adjusts its program starting times.

Can’t make it to the presentation in-person? We’ve got you covered! Kopernik livestreams all presentations on our YouTube Channel.


Fall 2026 Programs

Doors Open at 7:30 PM | Programs Start at 8:00 PM

Programs

Today

  • Casual Evening of Night Sky Observing

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

    There will not be a presentation this Friday night, but if skies are clear skies, enjoy a casual evening of night sky observing with the Kopernik Astronomical Society. Look through our telescopes to see Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, and so much more!

    $4 – $6

  • NWS Summer Review / Winter Preview

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Michael Murphy, National Weather Service – Binghamton, NY Forecast Office
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    The Lead Meteorologist and Winter Program Leader from the National Weather Service Binghamton Office will give a rundown of significant events that occurred in our area this Summer, while providing an outlook for how things look for the coming Winter.  Whatever weather we get, learn about how you can participate as a Citizen Scientist in Read More …

    $4 – $6

Public Program Seasonal Hours

Seasons

Doors Open

Public Program Starts

March – May

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

June – July

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

August – November

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

December – February

6:30 PM

7:00 PM