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SUMMARY:CANCELED - NE Law Space Cyber Telecom Club - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Confirmed BOO Volunteers For the Evening: \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED due to weather. They will be rescheduling for next semester.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/ne-law-space-cyber-telecom-club-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000
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SUMMARY:BOO Volunteer Drive\, Pizza Party and Training Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Us for Pizza\, Fun\, and a Stellar Opportunity!\n\nDo you have a love for the night sky? Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community?\nWe’d love to meet YOU — no experience required! Whether you’re fascinated by astronomy or just enjoy lending a hand\, Branched Oak Observatory has a place for you.\nNot into telescopes? No problem! We need volunteers for:– Craft activities with kids– Construction projects– Painting and maintenance– Groundskeeping…and so much more!\n\nJoin us on Friday\, April 4th for a laid-back Pizza Party & Volunteer Orientation. There’s no obligation — just come hang out\, meet our awesome volunteer crew\, and enjoy some delicious pizza. If you decide to get involved\, you can volunteer as much or as little as you’d like — every bit of help makes a difference!\n\nWhen: Friday\, April 4thTime: Pizza Party starts at 7 PMWhere: Branched Oak Observatory\n\nSo we know how much pizza to order\, please send our Volunteer Coordinator\, Humza\, a message at volunteers@branchedoakobservatory.com\n\nBonus Training Opportunity! For those interested in learning more\, we’ll be hosting an Advanced Equipment & Procedures Training session after 9 PM. New volunteers are welcome to stay and join in!\nWe can’t wait to meet you — see you under the stars!\n  \n  \nConfirmed BOO Volunteers For the Evening:\nMichael Sibbernsen \nAdditional BOO Volunteers are encouraged to join if available. \nVolunteers: please check back here (as well as your messages) for event confirmation\, cancelation\, or postponement announcements.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/boo-volunteer-drive-pizza-party-and-training-session-3/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event,Registration Required,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T230000
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SUMMARY:Orbital Odyssey  - Cycling Event and Star Party
DESCRIPTION:https://www.orbitalodyssey.com/ \nThe Orbital Odyssey is a groundbreaking gravel cycling event inspired by the “Backyard” Ultra format\, where endurance meets strategy. Riders will complete a ~12-mile circuit every hour\, on the hour\, with no set distance to finish or time limit—just the relentless push to outlast the competition. The race continues as long as two or more riders remain\, and only one will emerge victorious by completing the final lap. Join us for this ultimate test of endurance! \nBranched Oak Observatory will be the “Base Station” for this remarkable event. Rider families and the general public are invited to Branched Oak Observatory to root for your favorite rider AND take part in various astronomy related daytime activities. Once the Sun sets… stay for the Orbital Odyssey Star Party! The evening star party will begin around 8:30PM. \nRegistration and a Registration FEE is required for bike riders\, but the public activities at Branched Oak Observatory require NO SIGN-UP and are FREE OF CHARGE.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/orbital-odyssey-cycling-event-and-star-party/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250205T091138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T091138Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Event Category – General Public Event \nIn collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival\, we are pleased to offer “Nebraska SciFest SUN-Day at Branched Oak Observatory”. \n\nWhile you visit Branched Oak Observatory you also get to do what you were always told what NOT to do… look at the Sun! With our special White Light and Hydrogen Alpha Telescopes\, you will have a chance to see Sunspots\, Solar Prominences\, Granulation\, Filaments\, and so much more on the surface of our closest star… the Sun. Note: Solar viewing is dependent on the weather.\n\nAdmission is $5 per person.\nNo Registration\nArrive Anytime Between the Times Given\nStay for the Entire Event or As Long As You Want\nNo Park Permit Required\n\nConfirmed BOO Volunteers  \nAdditional BOO Volunteers are encouraged to join if available. \nVolunteers: please check back here (as well as your messages) for event confirmation\, cancelation\, or postponement announcements.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/nebraska-scifest-sun-day-at-branched-oak-observatory-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250205T072559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T174605Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:  \nOpen to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \n\nJoin 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\n\n7:30 – 8:00 pm – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your choice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\, view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and appreciated.\n\nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” events for more opportunities through more telescopes.\n\nConfirmed Volunteers: Carol Wells \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-041125/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T210000
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SUMMARY:Astronomy Night at Morrill Hall - Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:Open to Public with Museum Admission \n\nAstronomy Night at Morrill Hall – 5-9pm\nThe University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall on the UNL campus is celebrating all things space. Join the museum for a number of wonderful astronomy-themed activities and displays for the entire family. Among other area groups and organizations\, volunteers from Branched Oak Observatory will be on hand providing safe views of the Sun (if the skies allow) and hands-on “space-crafts” for museum guests. \nOpen to the general public. Requires general admission to the State Museum. \nDid not get enough astronomy fun at the museum? Join us at Branched Oak Observatory on the 22nd for the Lyrid Meteor Show Late Night Star Party anytime between 10pm and 2am! See here for more information. \nConfirmed BOO Volunteers For the Outreach Event: \nMatt Anderson\, Carol Wells\, Tim and Daniele Arroyo\, Keni Steward\, Nick Downs (back-up). Michael Sibbernsen \nNo Additional BOO Volunteers should attend. (Preregistration was required) \nVolunteers: please check back here (as well as your messages) for event confirmation\, cancelation\, or postponement announcements. \nThe following was used to describe our participation at the event. \n“Branched Oak Observatory. We will set up an information table and display about our facility and its programming. We will hand out star maps\, event calendars\, literature about light pollution\, and more. We will also have a nice assortment of NASA and space science giveaways. We will have a few displays including “Touch a Real Rock From Space” featuring a number of meteorites\, and a couple of telescopes showing optical design. We will have a separate table with a craft activity for the kids to make.” Two tables have been asked for. You might want to take our own round for the craft activity.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/astronomy-night-at-morrill-hall-outreach-event/
LOCATION:UNL Morrill Hall – State Museum\, 645 North 14th Street\, Lincoln\, 68588-0338
CATEGORIES:Special Outreach Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T220000
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CREATED:20250313T035347Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI Visit #4. - Private Visit
DESCRIPTION:Event Category – Private Event \nOsher Lifelong Learning  Institute (OLLI) members and other guests will be visiting Branched Oak Observatory (BOO) for an unforgettable astronomical experience. They will meet experienced professional and amateur astronomers\, deepen their understanding of astronomy\, and see for themselves the deep-space wonders of the night sky.\n \nConfirmed Volunteers for the event: \nProfessor Michael Sibbernsen (Event Lead\, Main Presenter\, ESSMO)
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/olli-visit-4-private-visit-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250316T051327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T051327Z
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SUMMARY:Neal Family - Birthday Party - Private Group Visit
DESCRIPTION:Russell Neal\, his Family\, and some friends will be bringing his mother to Branched Oak Observatory to celebrate her 74th Birthday. \nThe group will total 8 to 10. \nMichael Sibbernsen is hosting this visit. No other volunteers will be needed. \nUpon arrival\, the group will meet in the Kunkel Family Multipurpose Center for a quick welcome\, then head outside for a tour of the different facilities. Afterwards\, they will head back to the multipurpose center for a quick “What’s Up?” program and wait for it to dark. Afterwards\, the group would head outside for a sky orientation\, visit at the BSO to observe\, and use a Seestar on one of the pads in the observing field to see a few galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters. \n 
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/neal-family-birthday-party-private-group-visit/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Two to three Volunteers from Branched Oak Observatory will run an information table at the Lincoln Earth Day event at Innovation Campus (arriving at 9:30 am to set up\, tear down done by 2:30).\n\nThis booth will raise general BOO awareness\, have info on light pollution\, and advertise volunteer opportunities (including the Volunteer Training taking place that very evening).\n\nCarol will be available for set up/ tear down\, but will be running a booth for another group during the event\, so 2-3 *additional* volunteers will be needed.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/lincoln-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250205T092008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T003652Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING CANCELED \nNew and current volunteers will be joining Director of Education\, Michael Sibbernsen on a training session of various equipment at Branched Oak Observatory. \nConfirmed Volunteers: Michael Sibbernsen\, David Dickinson \nTopics: TBA \nIf you are a current member of BOO or would like to join our group of amazing volunteers\, please contact Michael Sibbernsen at info@branchedoakobservatory.com if you would like to attend this session.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250205T093442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T181544Z
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SUMMARY:Wine and Stargazing with James Arthur Vineyards - Paid Registration Required
DESCRIPTION:Wine and Stargazing with James Arthur Vineyards \nSpend the evening at Branched Oak Observatory stargazing while sipping your favorite JAV wine. Tickets are $35/person (plus gratuity and fees) and include wine\, appetizers\, observatory admission. Tickets must be purchased IN ADVANCE. Tickets will NOT be sold at the observatory. \nRegistration Link: TBA \n  \nConfirmed Volunteers:  David Dickinson
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/wine-and-stargazing-with-james-arthur-vineyards-paid-registration-required/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095618
CREATED:20250205T095027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T185155Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Science Festival Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Event Category – General Public Event \nIn collaboration with the Nebraska Science Festival\, we are pleased to host the Nebraska Science Festival Star Party!  This event is for all lovers of space science and astronomy.\n\nOn Saturday\, April 26th\, Branched Oak Observatory will open its doors and train its telescopes to the skies between the hours of 9PM and Midnight. Explore the wonders of the night sky through a variety of telescopes. See the Beehive Open Cluster\, the Hercules Globular Cluster\, the Cigar Galaxy\, the Crab Nebula and so much more!\nNote: Night sky observing is dependent on local weather conditions. \n\nAdmission: $10 Adults\, $5 for children 5 to 15. Always FREE to local astronomers setting up their own telescope and sharing views with the public.\nNo Registration\nOpen to Everyone\nArrive Anytime Between the Times Given\nStay for the Entire Event or As Long As You Want\nNo Park Permit Required\n\nConfirmed BOO Volunteers. David Dickinson\, \nAdditional BOO Volunteers are encouraged to join if available. \nVolunteers: please check back here (as well as your messages) for event confirmation\, cancelation\, or postponement announcements.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/nebraska-science-festival-star-party-4/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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