Upstate New York Students to Video Chat With Astronaut in Space
Some lucky Upstate New York students will have the opportunity of a lifetime this week, when they talk to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
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Broome’s Kopernik Society Looking for New Members
The Kopernik Observatory’s Heritage Committee is looking for new members with an interest in celebrating the history of the science center and its namesake.
Increased UFO Sightings in Upstate NY Leads to Questions
Is there life beyond Earth? At least two Southern Tier families say they know there is as do the 162 Upstate New Yorkers who reported UFO sightings in 2020.
New York's Stunning Fall Foliage Can Actually Be Seen from Space
While we get to see all this fall foliage from ground level, have you ever seen it from space?
How To Watch As NASA Smashes Into An Asteroid
On Monday, September 26, NASA is going to purposely smash into an asteroid and you'll have a front seat to watch it happen!
Kopernik Event For The James Webb Space Telescope’s Images
The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center on Underwood Road in Bestal is hosting educator and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Tish Brezee and NASA’s Doctor Michele Thailer via Zoom for a Friday night program.
Kopernik Summer Camps Set to Launch
Spring is officially here and plans for the summer months are being set, including at the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center in Vestal.
Kopernik Observatory and Science Center on Close Up
Drew Deskur, the director of the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center in Vestal is the guest this week on Southern Tier Close Up.
“Christmas Star” To Be Visible for First Time in 800 Years
December 21st is the first day of winter, and it's the night where we could see the phenomenon known as the “Christmas Star” for the first time in 800 years.