

# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  An Evening Exploring Our Expanding Universe with Pranvera Hyseni
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Building Kosovo’s First National Observatory and Planetarium and Expanding Access to Astronomy
 
Blast off into an exciting evening of discovery with planetary astronomer Pranvera Hyseni! A Ph.D. candidate at UC Santa Cruz, Hyseni’s research focuses on understanding on the formation histories of asteroids, comets, and meteorites through spectroscopy analysis — and she even has an asteroid named after her! 
 
Ms. Hyseni brought science to her community by establishing the nonprofit organization Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo in 2015. She is the founder of the Kosovo’s first observatory and planetarium, featuring a Celestron C14 Edge HD telescope, the largest telescope in Republic of Kosovo. Pranvera’s research achievements extend to her discovery of a Main Belt asteroid, 2020 SS13, by using data provided by PAN-STARRS in collaboration with the International Asteroid Search Collaboration.  
 
Ms. Hyseni’s dedication to advancing science education,  outreach, and astronomical research marks her as a notable figure in the scientific community. Highly regarded for her expertise, she is in high demand at universities and international astronomy conferences worldwide. As a testament to her profound impact, she serves as the Official Brand Ambassador for Celestron, inspiring countless individuals with the wonders of the universe.

Tickets:            
$4         CSC Members
$4         CV Astronomy Club Members
$6         Non-Members
FREE   Students with current Student ID
 
Note: Presentation is best suited for adults, college, and high school students.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Hickory
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Drendel Auditorium
- **lat**: 35.73597
- **long**: -81.33389
- **full address**: Drendel Auditorium, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601-5151, United States

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- **organizer**: Catawba Science Center (https://allevents.in/org/catawba-science-center/21754343)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Drendel Auditorium, 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601-5151, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Catawba Science Center
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