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SUMMARY:"Mini-Messier Marathon" at Branched Oak Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, you may have seen M42- the beautiful Orion Nebula or M31- the incredible Andromeda Galaxy but what about the ENTIRE catalog of 110 deep-space “Messier Objects”? We are going to give it a try\, and do so ALL in ONE evening. Are we crazy? Well\, we are astronomers\, so you be the judge. Join us on April 2nd for just a few hours or for the entire evening\, and you are guaranteed to see a bevy of beautiful galaxies\, nebulae\, and star clusters through our variety of telescopes. \n  \nThis event\, like all Branched Oak Observatory General Public events\, is FREE of charge and open to anyone interested in the night sky. You are welcome to bring binoculars or telescope\, but there is certainly no need- we will have that covered for you. \n  \nBranched Oak Observatory in located very near\, but NOT inside the Branched Oak Lake and Recreation area 13 miles NW of Lincoln\, Nebraska. \n  \nA Quick Background On the Messier Catalog and Messier Marathons. \nBetween the years of 1760 and 1781\, French astronomer and “comet-hunter\,” Charles Messier (pronounced mess-ē-ā)\, produced a list of 103 “fuzzy objects” in the sky. His catalog was created so he and other comet-hunters could differentiate between permanent celestial objects and the transient phenomena for which they were searching. Messier observed the skies through a 4” telescope from the middle of Paris\, France\, so his list was somewhat limited to only brighter objects and to only certain parts of the celestial sphere. Between 1921 and 1966\, historians found evidence for seven additional objects that Messier (or his assistant) had collected but did not have a chance to append the master list. These objects have since been added to the official catalog bringing the total number to 110. The Messier Catalog is composed of 56 Open and Globular Star Clusters\, 40 galaxies\, 11 Nebulae\, 1 Double Star\, 1 Asterism (a star pattern)\, and 1 “object” that is in fact a particularly dense patch of stars in the Milky Way. Although there are far larger and more complete catalogs available to astronomers\, the Messier Catalog can be thought of as “the best and brightest” deep space objects visible in the northern hemisphere.  \n  \nEach year\, between mid-March and early April\, there is a “window of opportunity” to view nearly all 110 Messier objects in a single evening starting strictly at sunset and ending at sunrise. On April 2nd\, we are going to give it a try… and you are invited!  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/all-night-messier-marathon-at-branched-oak-observatory-2/
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th St.\, Raymond\, NE\, 68428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy
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SUMMARY:The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie: Past & Present
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free exhibit opening highlighting the research about the “human ecology of Nebraska’s tallgrass prairie” conducted by history majors at Doane University. Special items from Doane University’s Perkins Library and Archives will be on display\, including the botanical watercolors of Mary Doane\, the sister of Doane’s founder\, Thomas Doane. \nMaterials related to Goodwin Sweezey and the Doane Herbarium will be present\, which Goodwin created while a faculty member at what was then known as Doane College. The exhibit\, which runs through April 2022\, will also focus on the work Spring Creek Prairie does to preserve the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. \n“The Flora of the Nebraska Tallgrass Prairie” is part of the Humanities Research for the Public Good grant program by the Council of Independent Colleges and supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/the-flora-of-the-nebraska-tallgrass-prairie-past-present/
LOCATION:Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center\, 11700 SW 100th Street\, Denton\, NE\, 68339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Environment,Plants
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SUMMARY:Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:A Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed supplies. Limited to 20 in-person and 30 take-and-make participants aged 12–18. Registration is required.\n\nRegister here: https://cityofkearney.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Teen-DIY-Morse-Code-Bracelets-302
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/teen-diy-morse-code-bracelet/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general),Technology
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SUMMARY:Fairytale STEM with NE SciFest
DESCRIPTION:Join Omaha Public Library staff to explore STEM by way of familiar and popular fairytales. Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math are all around us\, even in the stories we love. Explore one or more of these concepts with hands-on activities inspired by a tale. All supplies will be provided. \nThis program is recommended for children in grades 1-5. Register here.
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/fairytale-stem-with-ne-scifest/
LOCATION:Millard Branch\, 13214 Westwood Ln.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Omaha STEM Community Connect: STEM Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to this in-person event that highlights the STEM Community Platform\, and how it serves as a critical piece in leveraging business and education expertise to close the talent gap. Learn how you can be a part of this shared opportunity to grow our STEM talent and assure Omaha remains a vibrant STEM Community. Each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket. Though it is a free event\, tickets recommended: www.eventbrite.com/e/omaha-stem-community-connect-stem-happy-hour-tickets-264241201547
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/omaha-stem-community-connect-stem-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium\, 3701 S 10th St.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science (general)
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SUMMARY:Teen DIY: Morse Code Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:A Morse Code Bracelet is a minimal and meaningful bracelet that can be a great gift or fun to create for yourself. Select a name or phrase and then use the International Morse Code chart to figure out the number of dots and dashes you will need. The library will provide all of the needed supplies. Limited to 20 in-person and 30 take-and-make participants aged 12–18. Registration is required.\n\nRegister here: https://cityofkearney.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Teen-DIY-Morse-Code-Bracelets-302
URL:https://www.nescifest.com/event/teen-diy-morse-code-bracelet-2/
LOCATION:City of Kearney Public Library\, 2020 1st Avenue\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Science (general),Technology
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