Its mission is to offer hands-on investigations and outreach programs for educating all ages about astronomy and science using advanced optical telescopes, computers and other tools.
[1] The Kopernik Society secured donations of materials, services and funds from the community and planned for construction to begin in the fall of 1973.
[2] After the Observatory was opened to the public on June 16, 1974, the Kopernik Society donated the facility to the people of the Southern Tier region, to be operated by the Roberson Museum and Science Center as the Roberson-Kopernik Observatory, part of Roberson's educational initiative and to complement the major planetarium already in operation at its Binghamton site.
The envisioned expansion would add a third equatorial room with a large telescopes, four classrooms, a space science theater, and laser physics and computer-imaging laboratories.
The 25th anniversary guests included scientists, NASA officials, long time supporters and students from Kopernik Talent Search programs.
The event highlighted the growth of the Kopernik facility from a local observatory into a science education center of national significance.
Its mission is to offer hands-on investigations and outreach programs for educating all ages about astronomy and science using advanced optical telescopes, computers and other tools.
There are typically several speakers on various astronomy topics or brave the cold and see winter constellations, along with the Moon, Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and much more through the Observatory's large telescopes.
It is an adults-only evening where one can enjoy fresh-brewed coffee, tea, and delicious desserts along with a fascinating introduction to the stars and outer space.
The Observatory offers opportunities for students of all ages to experience a range of science, technology, engineering and math topics, known as STEM education.
Visits to the Physics Department on the Binghamton University campus from the Kopernik Observatory's Space Science Education participants.
[24] The site lies on the western ridge line of the Choconut Creek,[25] part of the Susquehanna River Basin, a few hundred feet north of the New York – Pennsylvania border.
[26] The Observatory is located in a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), characterized with cold, snowy winters and warm, wet summers.
The Kopernik Astronomical Society's (KAS) mission is to provide the Binghamton, NY area with resources to those who are interested in astronomy, space, and science collaboration.
This is accomplished by providing support for the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center through volunteerism, hosting public outreach events, education programs, and by sharing experiences and information to anyone who might have a question.
General meetings are open to all, club members and non-members alike, and are held on the Third Wednesday of every month, starting at 7 pm at the Kopernik Observatory.