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Calling All Citizen Scientists

Local projects encourage people to contribute toward science and conservation

Looking for a way to contribute something toward understanding wildlife, the origin of our solar system or other scientific pursuits? A number of local groups offer a wealth of worthy citizen-scientist projects that anyone, young and old alike, can pursue. These may vary from looking at light pollution at night to counting butterflies, bees or […]

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Winter Sky Watch

Start the new year off with celestial events over Central Oregonโ€”including an upcoming lunar eclipse

In 2017, a total solar eclipse created a cosmic sensation across Central Oregon. The next total solar eclipse, laying a path of totality from Texas to Maine, will be April 8, 2024. So, what’s there to do in between? Answer: star party! Starry, Starry Night The winter night sky is a celestial treat for many […]

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