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Branched Oak Observatory

Your Window To The Universe

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Located northwest of Lincoln, NE, you are just minutes away from all our events.

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Our goal is simple: to share the wonders of the night sky with Eastern Nebraska.

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Welcome To The Branched Oak Observatory

A beautiful “sky park” and education complex 25 minutes northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska where you can meet with astronomers and explore the night sky through telescopes large and small.

A WINDOW TO THE UNIVERSE

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The Branched Oak Observatory Is Growing!

All sponsorships go to the general operations of the Branched Oak Observatory. This covers all operational expenses including salaries for staff which provide the programming and maintenance of the facility. Also goes to improve the educational experience and overall experience each individual has when they visit the Observatory.

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Branched Oak SATCOM Array

The Branched Oak Observatory is pleased to announce, through a generous donation from Bob Finke of International Propeller Service, the The Jayden, Rutledge and Maggie Jo Finke SATCOM Array. This SATCOM Array is the only public SATCOM Array in the world at a public Observatory! Soon classrooms will be able to contact and speak with the International Space Station! Contact us to find out more information.