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SUMMARY:BOO Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All Board members are requested to attend\,
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/boo-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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SUMMARY:Childrens Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3 to 8\, to enjoy stories of earth and space followed by craft time\, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished. Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5 each person.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/childrens-reading-circle/
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:20260303T023000
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SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse-Full Worm Moon
DESCRIPTION:Lunar eclipse- total(begins at 2:44 am\, maximum at 5:33 am\, ends at 7 am. BOO is not staffed for this event. Guests may come view at our field\, but buildings will not be open.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/total-lunar-eclipse-full-worm-moon/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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CREATED:20260224T024400Z
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SUMMARY:UNO STEM TRAIL Center - Matt & Michael
DESCRIPTION:Matt & Michael will be at the UNO STEM TRAIL Center giving a talk about the history of the Branched Oak Observatory in one of the Break Out Rooms for the conference.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/uno-stem-trail-center-matt-michael/
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:20260307T180000
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CREATED:20260224T023736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T023833Z
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Troop 50564 A Night at the BOO
DESCRIPTION:Girl Scout Troop 50564 from Ft. Calhoun will be visiting along with their parents and troop leaders.  Arriving at 6pm they will be introduced to an exciting night sky tour class by Michael Sibbernsen and also will have a hands on experience with Mike the Meteorite.  Followed by a walking tour of the night sky.  That along with an amazing array of telescopes manned by our expert staff of volunteers.  Attendees should contact Kelli with any questions about the event.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/girl-scout-troop-50564-a-night-at-the-boo/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111641
CREATED:20260222T042450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T023336Z
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SUMMARY:UNL Astronomy Club
DESCRIPTION:UNL Astronomy Club (Private Event)  Food\, Fun and astronomical viewing.  For additional details contact Shams.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/unl-astronomy-club/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T111641
CREATED:20260305T011438Z
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigating Experience
DESCRIPTION:Come join us7-11pm for a night of hands-on Paranormal Investigation Experience at the Branched Oak Observatory on Saturday the 14th\, March 2026. If you have ever wanted to learn how real investigations are run\, this is your chance to step into it and experience it in a location with the right atmosphere for it.\n\n\nAdmission: $20 per person\n$10 per 10 and under\n\n\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n\nHands-on experience with our paranormal tools\nYou are welcome to bring your own paranormal gear\nShare hauntings and personal stories\nA live\, active paranormal investigation\nThe opportunity to apply to become a Paranormal L.I.G.H.T.S member\nLearn outer space stuff and more\n\nLead Paranormal Investigator Nick Downs will lead this experience.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/paranormal-investigating-experience/
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:20260320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T220000
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CREATED:20260218T040028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T212704Z
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SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for another session of our popular Silent Book Club! \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. \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. \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 \nThere is no cost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and appreciated. \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. \nConfirmed Volunteers: Carol Wells
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-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:20260321T193000
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SUMMARY:Messier Marathon (best weekend)
DESCRIPTION:Marathon is a dusk-to-dawn event. BOO staff and buildings will be open for the duration.
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/messier-marathon-best-weekend/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Public Event
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