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The art of egg decorating is a cultural tradition that has existed for thousands of years in Ukraine and throughout much of Eastern Europe. The egg itself is a symbol of rebirth that has retained its meaning through the pagan rites of springtime up to the modern, resurrectional celebrations of … read more
We know many fundamental things about the universe – that it is expanding, that it had a beginning, and what it is made of. But even more interesting is HOW we know it, especially without video footage showing the Big Bang or the motion of the galaxies as they drift … read more
For the 33rd summer, the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, NY is offering weeklong camps for students entering grades 2-12 for the 2025/26 school year. Online registration is now open and some camps have already filled up. Click this link… read more
KoperniKids is back and our Winter/Spring 2025 program schedule is now available. KoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) exploration designed especially for children 3 to 6 years old. Each session will offer fun, hands-on learning with a different set of activities, experiments, and songs … read more
Welcome to the first issue of the Kopernik Constellation—Kopernik Observatory & Science Center’s seasonal newsletter that highlights programs, projects, people, and more! It has been a whirlwind of events here at Kopernik! We finished our 32nd Link Summer Science Explorations in August, serving 200 students and moved right into the … read more
Are you a K-12 educator who loves teaching science? Are you a retired teacher looking to be part of a community of educators who value designing learning experiences that delight and excite young people? Are you a working teacher who would like to … read more
