Outreach Page

 

        

 

If you arrived at this page via the PVAO site and wish to return to those pages, use the menu next to the PVAO title.  If you arrived here via the Honey Creek Observatory site and wish to return, use the menu next to that title.

 

The Platte Valley Astronomical Observers and Honey Creek Observatory has conducted several public outreach events for schools, libraries, groups, and communities.   We thoroughly enjoy sharing our hobby with the public and wish to continue this program.  Sharing our equipment and the night sky helps educate the public about light pollution, which is becoming more of a problem in Central Nebraska - robbing us of a wonderful natural resource!  We have an opportunity to make our communities and driving conditions more safe while being able to pass on the legacy of dark Nebraska skies to our youth.  For more information on Light Pollution visit the Honey Creek Observatory site.

Neither the PVAO or Honey Creek Observatory wishes to make a profit from our outreach activities.  However, with the price of gas, it can be expensive to drive to various locations for the programs we offer.  If you would consider a stipend to help us break even with fuel, meals, and in some cases lodging expenses associated with requested programs - we would appreciate it!  We will not turn down your request if you can't afford a stipend.  There will be some limits of availability based on the schedules of our members.  If you want an outreach program for your group, feel free to contact any officer of the PVAO with questions!

 

Upcoming 2024 Outreach Activities of the PVAO

and Honey Creek Observatory

Cozad outreach viewing session - October 5th at 8:00 PM.  For more information, check here.

Holdrege Public Library viewing session October 8th.  Solar viewing in the afternoon 5:00-6:00 PM and dark sky viewing at 8:00-10:00 PM. 

For more information, check here.

The Nature Conservancy Platte River Prairies - south of Wood River. October 26th at 7:30 PM

Merritt Reservoir viewing session at Boardman's Campground - Nov 1st - Solar Observing at 5:00 PM, Dark Sky Observing at 7:30 PM.  Birdwatching on Nov 2nd at Boardman's Campground.

Grand Island on Nov 9th - Camp Augustine - 2299 W Camp Augustine Rd, Doniphan, NE 68832 - 5:30 - 8:30 pm

 

Photos Of Previous Outreach Events

 

Mark Urwiller - Web Page Administrator
Send comments to: mark.urwiller@tutanota.com

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