Kopernik Observatory and Science Center
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N 42° 00.113 W 076° 02.030
18T E 414381 N 4650501
The first science laboratory facility in New York for students, teachers, and families.
Waymark Code: WMMR1M
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2014
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Built to honor Copernicus, the father of modern astronomy, by the Kopernik Society of Broome County. It is 13 miles southwest of Binghamton in Vestal, near the Pennsylvania border. Its purpose is to offer hands on investigation using telescopes, computer and other tools. It has regular Friday night programs. There are also hiking trails and geocaches here.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1974
Altitude (meters): 524
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!
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