The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center (KOSC) is an observatory and science center that offers interactive astronomy and science-based investigations and outreach programs for the education of all ages. Established in 1974 and opened to the public in the same year, the KOSC is set on a 1,740-foot hilltop southwest of Binghamton with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.
The observatory and science center features a variety of equipment and tools such as computers, advanced optical telescopes, and more to educate and encourage young learners to take an invested interest in the fields of science and astronomy. Facilities at the KOSC include three observatory telescopes, a solar heliostat, a solar telescope, a computer lab and weather station, a portable planetarium, and more.
698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY 13850, Phone: 607-748-3685, website, Map