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SUMMARY:Southeast Community College Course - Exploring the Fall and Winter Skies
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Fall and Winter Skies – A Backstage Tour of Branched Oak Observatory \nA Southeast Community College Continuing Education Course at Branched Oak Observatory \nJoin Professor Sibbernsen\, Co-Founder of Branched Oak Observatory\, for an indoor program exploring the constellations and celestial objects hidden within the Fall Skies and Winter Skies. Afterward\, head up to the telescope facilities for a behind-the-scenes look at how the equipment operates and then find the objects mentioned in the program (weather permitting). \nVolunteers (besides Michael). Carol Wells. Matthew Anderson
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/southeast-community-college-course-exploring-the-fall-and-winter-skies/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - See Rain Date - UNL Space Cyber Telecom Law Club
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED to Tuesday November 5 \nEvent Category- Private Event \nThe awesome gang from the UNL Space Cyber Telecom Law Club will be visiting the observatory for an evening of fun and stargazing. \nThe club will tour the facility\, enjoy refreshments\, and once it gets dark\, explore the wonders of the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes. \nEvent Contact: Keegan Huffman – khuffman3@huskers.unl.edu \nConfirmed BOO Volunteers For the Evening:\nMichael Sibbernsen. Matthew Anderson \n[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/reserve-for-unl-law-group/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20241003T020805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T035340Z
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SUMMARY:Stories Under the Stars: Exploring Earth and Space an Event with Conservation Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Discover the wonders of our planet and the cosmos in our Kid’s Circle reading event. \nSponsored by Branched Oak Observatory and Conservation Nebraska. Carol Wells. Matthew Anderson.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/stories-under-the-stars-exploring-earth-and-space-an-event-with-conservation-nebraska/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20240611T034704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T190355Z
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SUMMARY:RAIN DATE Southeast Community College Oct 22nd Course
DESCRIPTION:Please keep this date open in case the SCC Oct 22nd and/or Oct 29th Classes need to be moved. \nInside the Celestial Sphere Part Two \nExplore the methods astronomers use to communicate the locations of objects in the night sky. We will delve into the “Horizon Coordinate System” and the “Equatorial Coordinate System”  and how they relate to standard Terrestrial coordinates. You will learn about Azimuth\, Altitude\, Hours of Right Ascension\, Declination\, and the various important points and paths upon on the celestial sphere. Discover how to calculate “Meridional Altitude” for any celestial object in the sky including the Sun\, calculate stellar Declination Ranges for any latitude on Earth\, and better understand the apparent motions of the Sun throughout the year. \nThis two-night class is for serious enthusiasts who know of\, but are not comfortable with the coordinate systems that astronomers use\, current astronomers who have used astronomical coordinates in the past\, but need a no-nonsense\, refresher course\, and science educators who would like to better communicate the positions of objects in the night sky with their students or the general public.  You will leave class with a better understanding of the celestial sphere\, and will never look at the night sky the same ever again.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/rain-date-southeast-community-college-oct-22nd-course/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T230000
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SUMMARY:RAIN DATE - UNL Space Cyber Telecom Law Club
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS THE NEW DATE . Postponed from Nov 2. \nEvent Category- Private Event \nThe awesome gang from the UNL Space Cyber Telecom Law Club will be visiting the observatory for an evening of fun and stargazing. \nThe club will tour the facility\, enjoy refreshments\, and once it gets dark\, explore the wonders of the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes. \nEvent Contact: Keegan Huffman – khuffman3@huskers.unl.edu \nConfirmed BOO Volunteers For the Evening:\nMichael Sibbernsen. Matthew Anderson. Carol Wells \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/rain-date-unl-space-cyber-telecom-law-club/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20240611T031513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T190323Z
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SUMMARY:RAIN DATE for Southeast Community College Nov 1st Course
DESCRIPTION:Please keep this Rain Date available in case the Nov 1st class needs to be moved. \nExploring the Fall and Winter Skies – A Backstage Tour of Branched Oak Observatory \nA Southeast Community College Continuing Education Course at Branched Oak Observatory \nJoin Professor Sibbernsen\, Co-Founder of Branched Oak Observatory\, for an indoor program exploring the constellations and celestial objects hidden within the Fall 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).
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/rain-date-for-southeast-community-college-nov-1st-course/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20241011T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T153008Z
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SUMMARY:Private Star Party - Gadzinski Family
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 2025 \nMetropolitan Community College Raffle Winner Anna Gadzinsky and her family will be joining us for a private star party. \nMichael and Kendra Sibbernsen of BOO will be facilitating the event and will be donating $125 to BOO for hosting. \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/private-star-party-gadzinski-family/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T190000
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SUMMARY:RAIN DATE Southeast Community College Oct 29th Course
DESCRIPTION:Please keep this date open in case the SCC Oct 22nd and/or Oct 29th Classes need to be moved. \nInside the Celestial Sphere Part Two \nExplore the methods astronomers use to communicate the locations of objects in the night sky. We will delve into the “Horizon Coordinate System” and the “Equatorial Coordinate System”  and how they relate to standard Terrestrial coordinates. You will learn about Azimuth\, Altitude\, Hours of Right Ascension\, Declination\, and the various important points and paths upon on the celestial sphere. Discover how to calculate “Meridional Altitude” for any celestial object in the sky including the Sun\, calculate stellar Declination Ranges for any latitude on Earth\, and better understand the apparent motions of the Sun throughout the year. \nThis two-night class is for serious enthusiasts who know of\, but are not comfortable with the coordinate systems that astronomers use\, current astronomers who have used astronomical coordinates in the past\, but need a no-nonsense\, refresher course\, and science educators who would like to better communicate the positions of objects in the night sky with their students or the general public.  You will leave class with a better understanding of the celestial sphere\, and will never look at the night sky the same ever again.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/rain-date-southeast-community-college-oct-29th-course/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Registration Required,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20240829T230700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T230700Z
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SUMMARY:BOO Outreach - Kahoa Elementary STEM Night
DESCRIPTION:2-3 BOO Volunteers will head to Kahoa Elementary for their wonderful STEM night. Set-up in the gymnasium around 5PM. \nNeeded: \nMeteorites. \n8 Foot Table \n8 Foot Table Cover \nRound Table \n2 BOO A-Frames. \nSeestar (Last time we had a PowerPoint presentation in an adjacent multipurpose room on their projector when the sky did not cooperate.) \nQuick & Easy SpaceCrafts with all materials \n  \nOur contact is Mackenzie Savaiano.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/boo-outreach-kahoa-elementary-stem-night/
LOCATION:Kahoa Elementary
CATEGORIES:Private Outreach Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20241003T023651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T174434Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another session of our popular Silent Book Club!\n\nBring your book (or ebook or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no book report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We will have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pillow.\n\n\n\nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staff will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautiful objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the skies are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Multipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing.\n\n\n\nThere is no cost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and appreciated.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-111524/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T094208
CREATED:20231207T094009Z
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SUMMARY:End Season Star Party AND Chili Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:The End of Season Star Party AND The “It’s Gettin’ Chili” Cook-Off\n\nJoin us for an evening of hot competition and cool stargazing! Calling all chili enthusiasts and night-sky dreamers to our Chili Cook-Off and Stargazing event!\nIf you’ve got a chili recipe that can pack a punch\, bring your best Traditional (no beans) or Homestyle (with beans) chili and enter the competition. Not a chef? No problem! Come hungry\, savor a variety of chilies\, and cast your vote as a People’s Choice judge. White/blond/chicken chilies (and side dishes) are welcome to be served\, but only red chilies will face off in the official contest. And don’t hold back on those toppings – all the fixings are welcome!\nTrophies and the ultimate chili bragging rights await the top 3 winners!\nOnce you’ve voted on your favorite chili\, head outside and our observatory volunteers will take you on a cosmic journey\, showcasing the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes (weather permitting). This will be our final big event of the year\, and we’re closing it out with a big bang! Dress warm\, it’s chilly out there.\nCome for the chili\, stay for the stars – we can’t wait to share this unforgettable evening with you.\n\nFor our Non-Competitors / Tasting Judges:\n• Anyone can judge (and compete) including the general public and our observatory volunteers.\n• Tasting and judging will take place between 6:30 and 7:30pm.\n• Results will be announced between 7:45 and 8:00pm.\n• Iced Tea will be available. Feel free to bring your own drinks.\n• Observing opportunities will be between 7:00 and 10:00pm. Be sure to bundle up; It may be cold.\n\n\nFor Our Chili Competitors:\n• Primary cooking must be done at home\, although “last minute ingredients” can be added during your set-up. Table space with electrical outlets will be provided for your crock pot\, cast-iron pot with hot plate\, or other serving container.\n• Only red chilies (traditional Texas and home style) will be judged. White chilies are welcome to add variety but are not part of the competition.\n• Set-up will be between 5:30 and 6:30pm. Service begins at 6:30. You can set up after 6:30\, but you may miss out on valuable votes.\n• Anyone can compete (and judge) including the general public and our observatory volunteers.\n• Trophy winners will be announced between 7:45 and 8:00pm\n• Please bring your own chili serving ladle and other serving utensils if your optional topings need them. Service bowls\, spoons\, and napkins will be provided for our tasters.\n\n\n\n——————————————————–– This is a FREE event\, but donations are appreciated– No Registration– Open to Everyone – Great for the Entire Family!– Arrive Anytime Between the Times Given– Stay for the Entire Event or As Long As You Want– No Park Permit Required– No Telescope Needed – But you are welcome to bring your own equipment!
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/seasons-end-star-party-2023-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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