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Upcoming Events
Dark Site Astronomy Group schedule for Members Only
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Saturday March 28th, 2026, The Bay Common Ground. Evening Stargazing. Time 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota
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Wednesday April 22nd, 2026, 7:00 PM. Monthly Zoom Meeting – Members Only:
Pranvera Hyseni is a planetary astronomer and Ph.D. candidate in Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. Her research combines NASA telescope observations, laboratory spectroscopy, and geochemical modeling to investigate organic matter in asteroids, with the broader goal of tracing how water and organics formed and moved through early planetesimals, shaping the ingredients for life. In 2020, she discovered the main-belt asteroid 2020 SS13. In addition to her academic research, she conducts astrometry and time-critical observations using her own observing equipment. She is the founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo, the country’s first astronomy organization, and runs Astronomy with Pran, through which she leads hands-on astronomy education and public engagement programs.
Topic: Building Kosovo’s First National Observatory and Planetarium and Expanding Access to Astronomy
The development of Kosovo’s first national observatory and planetarium represents a major step in expanding access to science education in a country that previously lacked dedicated astronomical infrastructure. Pranvera will discuss how the project developed from an idea into a functioning science center, the challenges faced along the way, and the role of international collaboration and community support. The talk also highlights how hands-on astronomy outreach continues to bring telescope access and science experiences to students and the public, both in Kosovo and beyond.
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Saturday April 25th, 2026, Robinson Preserve. Evening Stargazing. Time 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM:
10299 9th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton
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