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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240519T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240519T050656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T050823Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly BOO Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/3219/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240525T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240520T200811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T192523Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Memorial Day Weekend Star Party - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nUPDATE 2: This Event has Been CANCELED Due to Weather. \nUPDATE 1: We will have a pre-emptive “Rain Date” event on Friday\, May 24th for this event. \n \nEVENT CATEGORY: General Public Event – Open To EVERYONE. \nMemorial Day Weekend Star Party  | Fun for Friends and Family \nThis Memorial Day Weekend\, gather your friends and family for an unforgettable night under the stars at Branched Oak Observatory! Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or a curious beginner\, this is your chance to explore the wonders of the universe through our powerful telescopes. We will open the doors at 8PM\, with observing starting about 9:15PM. We will close at 11PM. Come anytime between those hours and stay as long as you would like until closing. There is no cost for this event\, but a donation of $5 for each visitor is suggested and greatly appreciated. \n🔭 Discover the Cosmos: \n\nGalaxies: Witness the majestic beauty of distant galaxies.\nNebulae: Marvel at the colorful clouds of gas and dust.\nStar Clusters: Get lost in the dazzling arrays of stars.\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\nExpert guides to enhance your stargazing experience\nMultiple telescopes for varied celestial views\nInteractive astronomy talks and Q&A sessions\n\nFire up your sense of wonder and join us for an evening that promises to be both educational and magical. Refreshments will be available to keep you energized as you journey through the night sky. \nLet’s explore the universe together at Branched Oak Observatory. See you under the stars! \nConfirmed Volunteers: \nMichael Sibbernsen
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-star-party/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240418T071155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T000458Z
UID:10000229-1717079400-1717088400@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Malone Center Visit
DESCRIPTION:Contact person: Karla Brown @ Malone Center for staff training. 15 adult staff members to visit arriving at 2:30\, ending at 5PM. We will give a tour\, some programming to introduce to the Branched Oak Observatory and information about what the kids will have available for their visits later this summer. We will also have some safe solar viewing. Committed staff are Michael Sibbernsen\, Matt Anderson and Carol Wells.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/malone-center-visit-053024/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20231207T040020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T220912Z
UID:10000104-1717113600-1717372799@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Summer Hours - Open Observing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nPLEASE check the weather AND/OR our Facebook Page BEFORE heading out for cancelation or other special announcements. \nSTARTS FRIDAY May 31st \nSummer Open Observing Hours – May 31st – August 18th.\nFridays and Saturdays: 7:00PM to 11:00PM \nSundays: 11:00AM to 5:00PM \n\nOpen observing sessions are FREE. Donations are appreciated ($5 per person is recommended).\nNo Registration Required\nOpen to Everyone\nArrive Anytime Between the Times Given\nStay for the Entire Event or As Long As You Want\nNo Park Permit Required\nNo Telescope Needed-  (You are\, however\, welcome to bring your own equipment)\n\nOur Location: Branched Oak Observatory is located near\, but not inside\, the Branched Oak Lake and Recreation Area.  See here for a Google Map location of Branched Oak Observatory-  https://tinyurl.com/BOO-Location-Map \nOur Summer Staff…\nTo be announced \nAdditional BOO Volunteers are encouraged to join if available. \nSPECIAL NOTE: Some “Summer Hours” dates MAY become reserved for private or special events. *Please* check our calendar or Facebook for announcements. \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-hours-open-observing-2/2024-05-31/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240530T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T215154Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Hours - Tonight's Topic - Meet the Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Tonight we start our Summer hours. Each weekend we will have a special topic or theme regarding the activities we will be doing. \nTonight’s topic\, for Friday May 31st is “Meet the Volunteers.”
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-hours-tonights-topic-meet-the-volunteers/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240530T215601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T215601Z
UID:10000240-1717268400-1717282800@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Summer Hours - Tonight's Topic - Stories of the Zodiac
DESCRIPTION:Tonight we start our Summer hours. Each weekend we will have a special topic or theme regarding the activities we will be doing. \nTonight’s topic\, for Saturday June 1st is “Stories of the Zodiac.” \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-hours-tonights-topic-stories-of-the-zodiac/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240606T230610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T051549Z
UID:10000701-1717747200-1717779600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Open Summer hours 7-11PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/open-summer-hours-7-11pm/2024-06-07/2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240606T224132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T224132Z
UID:10000241-1717786800-1717797600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Cornhusker Bank Visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/cornhusker-bank-visit/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240607T021041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T142234Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED Summer Hours - Tonight's Topic - Adults and Kids Coloring Night
DESCRIPTION:Out of an abundance of caution for our guests and Summer staff\, we have decided to CANCEL tonight’s (Friday\, June 7th) indoor and outdoor activities due to the risk of strong thunderstorms in the area. Although the Saturday night forecast looks overcast currently (i.e. a low chance of observing)\, we do plan on being open with ample indoor activities available for the family.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-hours-tonights-topic-adults-and-kids-coloring-night/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240130T002141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T002154Z
UID:10000194-1717833600-1717866000@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Outreach Presentation - The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project - MSRAL
DESCRIPTION:Event Category – Private Outreach Event \n  \nBranched Oak Observatory’s Michael and Kendra Sibbernsen will be presenting a lecture on The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project for the 2024 Mid States Region Astronomical League (MSRAL) Conference. The conference will be held at Mahoney State Park. The program will be a 45 minute program in the afternoon with a 15min Q&A / Bathroom break between sessions. Schedule to be announced. \n  \nIf you are interested in attending the conference\, registration can be found at https://msral2024.org/ . \n  \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/outreach-presentation-the-nationwide-eclipse-ballooning-project-msral/
LOCATION:Mahoney State Park
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240409T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T204337Z
UID:10000226-1717876800-1717884000@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Yoga under the stars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/3071/2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240606T233006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T212808Z
UID:10000620-1717891200-1717977599@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Summer Open Hours 11AM-5PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-open-hours-11am-5pm/2024-06-09/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240607T021242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T021242Z
UID:10000684-1717930800-1717952400@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Summer Hours - Tonight's Topic - Stelar Origami
DESCRIPTION:Tonight we start our Summer hours. Each weekend we will have a special topic or theme regarding the activities we will be doing. \nTonight’s topic\, for Saturday June 1st is “Stories of the Zodiac.”
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/summer-hours-tonights-topic-stelar-origami/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240227T053328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T053609Z
UID:10000205-1718224200-1718231400@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Southeast Community College Course - Exploring the Summer Skies
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Summer Skies – A Backstage Tour of Branched Oak Observatory \nA Southeast Community College Continuing Education Course at Branched Oak Observatory \n  \nJoin Professor Sibbernsen\, Co-Founder of Branched Oak Observatory\, for an indoor program exploring the constellations and celestial objects hidden within the Spring Skies. Afterwards\, head up to the telescope facilities for a behind-the-scenes look at how the equipment operates and then find for yourself the objects mentioned in the program (weather permitting). Class includes a one year Family Membership to Branched Oak Observatory. \nMORE INFO SOON
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/southeast-community-college-course-exploring-the-summer-skies/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240612T012815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T012815Z
UID:10000695-1718391600-1718402400@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Cornhusker Bank Visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/cornhusker-bank-visit-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240612T014107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T014107Z
UID:10000232-1718802000-1718811000@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Cancelled-Malone Center Visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/malone-center-visit-041924-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240111T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T001501Z
UID:10000192-1719397800-1719408600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Campus Life Tour
DESCRIPTION:Campus Life \nContact: Renee Peterson <reneep@yfclincoln.org> \n60 students (11-14 years old) with youth sponsors \nWill bring sack lunches \nArrival 10:30\, depart 1:30 \nDivide the group into 3 groups \nActivities: Devotional to start with the whole group\, tour\, programming/hands-on meteorites\, solar viewing\, hands-on craft activity \nConfirmed Volunteers: David Dickinson \nNOTE: Confirm Summer Crew assistance.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/campus-life-tour/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240623T184052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T195317Z
UID:10000702-1719601200-1719615600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:NO GENERAL PUBLIC / SUMMER HOURS TONIGHT
DESCRIPTION:  \nNOTICE: There will be NO SUMMER HOURS (General Public Observing) Tonight\, Friday June 28th. \nWe will be having a PRIVATE EVENT with James Arthur Vineyards. If you are interested in this event\, please visit https://jamesarthurvineyards.com at look for “Wine and Stargazing.” We would LOVE to have you join. \nFREE General Public / Summer Hours will start again tomorrow night on Saturday June 29th from 7PM to 11PM.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/no-general-public-summer-hours-tonight/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240614T171934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T171934Z
UID:10000696-1719608400-1719615600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:James Arthur Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/james-arthur-vineyards/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240707T010754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240707T011048Z
UID:10000709-1720292400-1720299600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:CLOSING AT 8PM Due to Weather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/closing-at-9pm-due-to-weather/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240626T005934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T231809Z
UID:10000705-1720378800-1720389600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Girl Scout Troop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/girl-scout-troop-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240227T053450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T163415Z
UID:10000206-1720643400-1720650600@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Southeast Community College Course - Exploring the Summer Skies
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Summer Skies – A Backstage Tour of Branched Oak Observatory \nA Southeast Community College Continuing Education Course at Branched Oak Observatory \n  \nJoin Professor Sibbernsen\, Co-Founder of Branched Oak Observatory\, for an indoor program exploring the constellations and celestial objects hidden within the Spring Skies. Afterward\, head up to the telescope facilities for a behind-the-scenes look at how the equipment operates and then find for yourself the objects mentioned in the program (weather permitting). Class includes a one year Family Membership to Branched Oak Observatory. \nOnline Sign-up through Southeast Community College can be found here… \nhttps://webadvisor.southeast.edu/WebAdvisor/WebAdvisor?TOKENIDX=9505720961&SS=2&APP=ST&CONSTITUENCY=WBCE \n  \n  \nMichael Sibbernsen \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/southeast-community-college-course-exploring-the-summer-skies-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T093000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240401T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T234436Z
UID:10000224-1721120400-1721122200@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Girls Inc. Eureka! Summer Outreach - Michael Sibbernsen
DESCRIPTION:Michael Sibbernsen will be visiting the Eureka! Summer Camp to present “Inside the Summer Sky” . \nNote to Michael. Follow-up 1 week prior and double-check time and location.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/girls-inc-eureka-summer-outreach-michael-sibbernsen/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T234500
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240701T205732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T213444Z
UID:10000708-1721210400-1721259900@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:SPARK group visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/spark-group-visit/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240227T052359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T160603Z
UID:10000203-1721250000-1721257200@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:CANCELED Southeast Community College Course - Introduction to Astrophotography Part One
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: This Class Has Been Canceled by SCC because the minimum of 10 students was unfortunately not met.\nWe will try again in the future!\n  \nCapturing Starlight – Introduction to Astrophotography \nA Southeast Community College Continuing Education Course at Branched Oak Observatory \nJoin Professor Sibbernsen\, Co-Founder of Branched Oak Observatory\, on an exploration of the methods for photographing the wonders of the night sky. From widefield and lunar/planetary photography to the imaging of deep-space wonders\, you will learn about the equipment and techniques needed to start your journey down this incredible hobby. No special equipment is needed to join the class\, but you are encouraged to bring your own mobile phone and a DSLR if available. *Actual nighttime astrophotography will be weather permitting. \nMORE INFORMATION TO COME \n[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/southeast-community-college-course-introduction-to-astrophotography-part-one/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240715T230216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T230216Z
UID:10000714-1721329200-1721340000@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Randy Rankin and family
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/randy-rankin-and-family/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240623T195603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T195603Z
UID:10000703-1721980800-1722013200@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:NO GENERAL PUBLIC / SUMMER HOURS TONIGHT
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: There will be NO SUMMER HOURS (General Public Observing) Tonight\, Saturday July 26th. \nWe will be having a PRIVATE EVENT with the Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society. They are offering a tour of a local farm followed by a visit to Branched Oak Observatory. \nWe will post additional information about this event if you are interested in joining. \n  \nFREE General Public / Summer Hours will start again tomorrow night on Saturday July 27th from 7PM to 11PM.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/no-general-public-summer-hours-tonight-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240726T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240623T201139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240714T211702Z
UID:10000704-1722020400-1722034800@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society - Farm Tour and Branched Oak Observatory Visit
DESCRIPTION:This space will be updated when all information from the visiting group has been gathered.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/reserve-date-for-the-nebraska-sustainable-agriculture-society-farm-tour-and-branched-oak-observatory-visit/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240210T204355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T204422Z
UID:10000201-1722124800-1722643199@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:The 31st Annual Nebraska Star Party At Merritt Reservoir
DESCRIPTION: Private Special Event – Nebraska Star Party \nMembers of Branched Oak Observatory will be attending the Nebraska Star Party in Merritt Reservoir to both enjoy the phenomenal skies and to help with programming. \nIf you would be interested in attending the Nebraska Star Party\, please visit https://www.nebraskastarparty.org/ for additional information including event registration. \nConfirmed BOO Attendees / Volunteers For the Event:\nMichael Sibbernsen\nKendra Sibbernsen\nDavid Dickinson\nBrett Boller\nBrian Sivill
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/the-31st-annual-nebraska-star-party-at-merritt-reservoir/
LOCATION:Merritt Reservior\, Merritt Reservoir SRA\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201-1904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T235900
DTSTAMP:20260419T050254
CREATED:20240210T205039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T205039Z
UID:10000202-1722384000-1722470340@branchedoakobservatory.com
SUMMARY:Michael and Kendra Sibbernsen to Present at Nebraska Star Party
DESCRIPTION: Private Special Event – Nebraska Star Party \nMichael and Kendra Sibbernsen will be presenting at NSP on the Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Program. \nTime TBD
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/michael-and-kendra-sibbernsen-to-present-at-nebraska-star-party/
LOCATION:Merritt Reservior\, Merritt Reservoir SRA\, Valentine\, NE\, 69201-1904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event,Special Event
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