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Harmony |
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Florida |
A town with dark-sky compliant lighting and public and private observing sites. Used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
13 | W |
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Kissimmee Park Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Lake Tohopakaliga. |
15 | E |
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Central Florida Youth & Family Camp |
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Florida |
AKA CFYFC. A private campground. |
17 | W |
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Kissimmee |
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Florida |
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18 | N |
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Darkstar Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
18 | NW |
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Joey's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Orlando. |
22 | SW |
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Lake Kissimmee State Park |
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Florida |
State park. |
24 | E |
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Lake Ahern Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Brevard Astronomical Society. Near Melbourne, FL. |
24 | E |
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Lone Palm Observatory |
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Florida |
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26 | S |
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Coleman Landing |
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Florida |
AKA Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks Recreation Area. A Polk county campground and rv park.. A dark sky site used by the Polk County Astronomical Society. |
27 | NE |
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Eastern Florida State College |
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Florida |
College . A Meeting place of the Brevard Astronomical Society. In Cocoa. |
27 | NW |
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Orlando |
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Florida |
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29 | N |
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Robinson Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of University of Central Florida in Orlando. Also used by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
29 | W |
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Deer Creek RV Golf Resort |
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Florida |
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30 | E |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - FL |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Melbourne. |
34 | E |
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Melbourne |
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Florida |
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35 | E |
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GradyLand Heaven Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Melbourne. |
35 | NE |
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Titusville |
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Florida |
A site of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers and the Brevard Astronomical Society. |
36 | E |
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Palm Bay |
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Florida |
A site of the Brevard Astronomical Society. |
36 | W |
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Wayne's Backyard Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. In Lake Alfred. |
38 | W |
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Winter Haven |
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Florida |
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41 | N |
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Seminole State College Star Range |
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Florida |
A gun range of Seminole State College used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Near Geneva. |
42 | N |
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Sanford |
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Florida |
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42 | SW |
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Lake Buffum |
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Florida |
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43 | NW |
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Rolling Hills Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Clermont. |
43 | S |
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Avon Park Bombing Range |
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Florida |
AKA Avon Park Airforce Range, 82000 acres of which are open for public access. |
43 | S |
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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park |
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Florida |
Site of star parties held by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Located in KPP. |
44 | NE |
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Biolab Boat Ramp |
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Florida |
Public boat ramp parking lot. Used as an observing site by members of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers, the Brevard Astronomical Societyand a few million mosquitos. |
44 | SE |
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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park |
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Florida |
State park near Vero Beach. |
46 | SW |
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Brogdon Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
47 | SW |
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Hale Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Avon Park City. |
48 | SE |
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Mind's Eye Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
49 | N |
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Bar J Observatory |
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Florida |
A private Observatory near New Smyrna Beach. |
50 | N |
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Deltona |
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Florida |
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50 | W |
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Lakeland |
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Florida |
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51 | S |
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Starry Nights Ranch |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
52 | SW |
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Deep Sky Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sebring. |
54 | S |
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Cargeena 2 Astronomy |
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Florida |
A private observing site. |
55 | N |
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Bethune Beach |
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Florida |
Forecast also covers New Smyrna Beach and the northern half of Canaveral National Seashore |
55 | W |
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Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area |
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Florida |
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56 | N |
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Ellen Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near DeLand. |
56 | S |
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Robert Clyde Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sebring. |
56 | S |
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Riverwoods Field Laboratory |
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Florida |
Laboratory of the Florida Atlantic University. |
56 | SW |
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Highlands Hammock State Park |
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Florida |
State Park near Sebring. |
59 | NW |
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Ambersweet Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Umatilla |
60 | W |
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Withlacoochee River Park |
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Florida |
Park used as the primary dark site by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, home of their annual star party, The Orange Blossom Special, and site of public observing. |
61 | SE |
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Vero Beach |
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Florida |
A town in Indian River county. |
64 | N |
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Redding Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory . |
64 | SW |
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Hardee Lakes Park |
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Florida |
A wildlife management area used as an observing site by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
66 | SW |
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Alafia River State Park |
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Florida |
State Park used as a secondary observing site by the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
69 | NW |
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Krause's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private obsrevatory. |
70 | N |
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Astor |
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Florida |
A town in Lake county. |
70 | N |
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Daytona Beach |
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Florida |
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70 | W |
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STAR |
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Florida |
A private observatory, AKA Seffner Telescope Astronomy Research. In Seffner. |
71 | NW |
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Phil's Observatory at Sanctuary |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
72 | NW |
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CFAS Ocala Forest Site |
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Florida |
An observing site in the Ocala State forest. Currently limited to members of Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
72 | W |
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Broken Oak Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Spring Lake. |
72 | W |
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Brandon |
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Florida |
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73 | NW |
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Halliday Parkwood Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
74 | SE |
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Bluefield Ranch |
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Florida |
Ranch of Saint Lucie County. Used as an observing site of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society. |
75 | S |
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Everglades Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Okeechobee. |
75 | SW |
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Duette Park |
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Florida |
Park in Manatee County. |
76 | W |
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Temple Terrace |
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Florida |
A site used by the Museum Astronomical Resource Society Club who are affiliated with the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) . |
79 | NW |
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Lazy 8 Ranch Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
79 | S |
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Venus |
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Florida |
Close to the site of the Mid Florida Star Gaze, a star party of the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. |
79 | SW |
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Manatee Gun and Archery Club |
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Florida |
A gun club used as an observing site by the Suncoast Stargazers. |
79 | W |
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Brooksville |
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Florida |
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79 | W |
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Galactic Stone Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Lutz. |
80 | SE |
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Port St. Lucie |
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Florida |
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80 | W |
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Conner Preserve |
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Florida |
A wildlife preserve near Land O'Lakes. |
81 | NW |
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Belleview |
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Florida |
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81 | SW |
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Sun City Center |
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Florida |
Home of the Sun City Center Astronomy Club. |
82 | W |
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Tampa |
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Florida |
Home of the Museum of Science and Industry used by the Museum Astronomical Resource Society . |
84 | NW |
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The D'Auria's Ocala Star Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Ocala. |
85 | SW |
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Myakka City |
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Florida |
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85 | W |
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Carrollwood |
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Florida |
A neighborhood north of Tampa. |
88 | S |
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Fisheating Creek Campgrounds |
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Florida |
A campground in Palmdale. |
89 | SW |
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Mancave Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Myakka City. |
89 | W |
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Cooke Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Weeki Wachee. |
91 | NW |
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Ocala |
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Florida |
A city in Marion county. Home of the Greater Ocala Astronomy Club |
91 | SW |
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Parish |
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Florida |
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92 | SW |
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John's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Bradenton. |
93 | SW |
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Scott's Observatory |
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Florida |
Near Palmetto. |
93 | W |
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DeepSkyshed Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Port Richey. |
94 | NW |
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Bhills Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Beverly Hills, Florida. |
95 | N |
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Palm Coast |
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Florida |
A town in Flagler county. |
95 | W |
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Hudson |
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Florida |
In Pasco county. |
96 | W |
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Holiday |
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Florida |
A town in Pasco County. |
97 | SW |
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Jigg's Landing Park |
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Florida |
Public park owned by Manatee County Waterworks. |
98 | NW |
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Geddy's Blue Room Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Homosassa. |
98 | W |
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Saint Petersburg |
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Florida |
Home of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club and the Science Center of Pinellas County. |
100 | NW |
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Rainbow Springs Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Dunnellon. |
101 | S |
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LaBelle Astronomical Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near LaBelle. |
102 | SW |
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HRH Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sarasota. |
102 | W |
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Largo |
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Florida |
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103 | SE |
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Pine Glades Natural Area |
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Florida |
A Natural area with public access from sunrise to sunset. The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches has been granted private access at night by the county. |
103 | SW |
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De Soto National Memorial |
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Florida |
National park in Bradenton, Florida. Not to be confused with DeSoto National Forest in Mississippi. |
103 | SW |
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Sarasota |
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Florida |
Home of the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers (LGDSO). |
103 | W |
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Honeymoon Island State Park |
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Florida |
A state park in Pinellas County. |
104 | NW |
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Foxtrotter Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Marion county. |
104 | NW |
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Rainbow Lakes Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Marion County. |
104 | SW |
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Robinson Preserve |
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Florida |
A nature preserve used as an observing site by the Suncoast Stargazers. |
104 | SW |
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Windy Hill 5 Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Palma Sola Bay. |
104 | SW |
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Yalta Observatory |
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Florida |
Near North Port. |
107 | SW |
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Joyce Observatory 2 |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Punta Gorda Isles. |
109 | SE |
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Jupiter |
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Florida |
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110 | N |
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St. Johns County Fairgrounds Overflow Parking |
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Florida |
A site used by the Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC). |
113 | SW |
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Lemon Bay Park |
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Florida |
Park in Englewood. |
117 | SW |
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Fort Myers |
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Florida |
Home of the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society |
119 | SE |
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Flying Cow Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Loxahatchee. |