Daily Tours
Kopernik Observatory and Science Center is open mainly on Friday nights. However, you may schedule a free (donations welcome) tour of our facilities on weekdays between 10 AM-3:00 PM Other times may also be available. Please call (607) 748-3685 to arrange for your tour ahead of time. Donations are greatly appreciated.
General Admission
- $6.00 Adult
- $4.00 seniors/students
- $20.00 Family Maximum
- Group rate (10 or more):
$4 adult, $3 senior/student - Kopernik Members are FREE!
Click here for Membership information - ASTC Members are Free
March through Mid-December
Kopernik Observatory is open to the public every Friday Evening regardless of sky conditions.
Public Programs Seasonal Hours
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Months
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Doors Open
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Public Program
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March – May
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7:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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June – July
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8:00 PM
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8:30 PM
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August – November
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7:30 PM
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8:00 PM
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December – February
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6:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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Friday night programs begin in our Space Science classroom usually with a short introduction about the night sky and upcoming celestial events. Presentations include a variety of topics that go “Beyond Space” and are presented by professors, science teachers, our staff, Kopernik Astronomical Society members, and even NASA scientists and astronauts. There are telescope tours and if clear, spectacular viewing through Kopernik’s telescopes before and after the program.
Winter Hours (January – February)
During the Winter months, the Kopernik Observatory will be open only on special weekend nights about once a month. These special dates will be listed under “Public Programs“. One of these special programs is our popular “Winter Star Party” which in February close to the date of Kopernik’s birthday (Feb. 19). Doors open at 6:30 PM and programs by a guest speaker start promptly at 7:00 PM. If clear, viewing through our telescopes will be available to see the spectacular Winter skies. Please keep in mind that our telescope domes are not heated but you can warm up in our lobby with some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Dress warmly!
