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.
Branched Oak Observatory is supported by science education professionals and astronomy enthusiasts who give of their valuable time and expertise to the growing facility. Our goal is simple: to share the wonders of the night sky with Eastern Nebraska. If you would like to become a member of our volunteer team, please check out our Get Involved page!
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.
STEM Outreach: Hands-on Workshops
At Branched Oak Observatory, we’re on a mission we call Fuel the Future—bringing hands-on STEM astronomy to tens of thousands of curious minds. Whether it’s kids peering through our telescopes for the first time or university research teams tracking near-Earth asteroids, the impact is real.
Become A Friend Of The BOO!
The Branched Oak Observatory is possible because of so many kind of giving individuals and businesses.When you become an official Friend of the BOO, you help support the continued growth and improvements to the BOO.
When you become an official Friend of the BOO, you help support the continued growth and improvements to the BOO.
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.
Great Events At The BOO
From our annual fall Star-B-Q to BOO at the BOO to Cars ‘n Stars, and so many more, come join your friends and family at the BOO and enjoy Solar Viewing, Kids Activities, Food Trucks, Raffle Prizes, and more.
Activities dependant on independent event. Please check our event calendar for more details.
Sibbernsen Collection of Meteorites
These celestial wonders have traveled across the vast expanse of space to find a terrestrial home right here at Branched Oak Observatory. When you visit our Kunkel Family Multipurpose Center, you will not only have a chance to see, but also hold, a piece of solar system history.
