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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
17 | S |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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25 | SE |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
26 | E |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
26 | NE |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
29 | S |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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34 | NE |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
44 | NE |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
44 | SE |
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Stephen F. Wessling Observatory |
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Michigan |
Public observatory of the Newaygo County Conservation District. Staffed and supported by the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. |
48 | E |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
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49 | NE |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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50 | E |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
57 | SE |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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57 | W |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
58 | S |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
59 | E |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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60 | SE |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
63 | NE |
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Joseph H. Rogers Observatory |
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Michigan |
"Observatory, of Northwestern Michigan College., with public observing. Also home of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
63 | NW |
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NPMAS Parmentier Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory which is also an observing site of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society (NPMAS). |
65 | NE |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Leelanau School. Check website or call call 231.334.5890 for public observing times. |
65 | W |
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Ellwood H. May Environmental Park |
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Wisconsin |
Aka Maywood, site of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society's public observing sessions. |
66 | NE |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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66 | NW |
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Leif Everson Observatory (LEO) |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near The Crossroads At Big Creek. See the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
68 | W |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
69 | SE |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
70 | S |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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71 | NE |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
74 | NE |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
75 | NE |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
75 | NE |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
75 | SW |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
76 | W |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
80 | S |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
80 | SE |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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81 | NW |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
81 | S |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
85 | E |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
85 | N |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
85 | SE |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
87 | SE |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
88 | SE |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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88 | W |
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Kettle Moraine North |
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Wisconsin |
Northern Unit of Kettle Morain State Forest. Used by members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
89 | E |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
89 | W |
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High Cliff State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park used by members of the ad hoc astronomy group at Plexus Corp. |
90 | NE |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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91 | E |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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91 | NE |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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91 | SW |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
91 | SW |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
92 | NE |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
92 | W |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
93 | E |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
93 | E |
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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
94 | N |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
95 | W |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
96 | NE |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
97 | SE |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
97 | SW |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
98 | NW |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
98 | W |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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99 | SW |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
100 | E |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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101 | W |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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102 | NE |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
102 | NW |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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103 | NE |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center |
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Michigan |
A regional science and technology center and home of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC). |
103 | S |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
106 | SW |
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TWASC Eggshatch Observatorium |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory of the Hartford Area Astronomy Club, which is part of The Wisconsin Astronomical Society Corporation. |
106 | SW |
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Richfield Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Menomonee Falls. |
108 | S |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
109 | SW |
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Franklin |
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Wisconsin |
In Milwaukee county. Near a BYA affiliate starparty site. |
110 | NE |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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110 | SW |
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Harken Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Pewaukee Public Library. |
111 | W |
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Mosquito Hill Nature Center |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). In New London. |
112 | SW |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
114 | NE |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
115 | S |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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116 | NW |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
117 | E |
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Sunset Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
A society with members from Midland, Saginaw and Bay City (Tri-cities area). |
117 | N |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
118 | S |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
119 | SW |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
120 | NE |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
120 | NW |
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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
120 | SE |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
121 | SW |
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Kenosha |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Kenosha Astronomy Club. |
121 | SW |
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Texas Yard Canon Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
122 | NE |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
122 | NW |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
123 | W |
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Auroraville |
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Wisconsin |
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123 | W |
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Beaver Dam |
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Wisconsin |
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124 | E |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
125 | E |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
127 | NW |
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Benson Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of private observatory. |
129 | E |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
129 | SW |
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area |
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Wisconsin |
Recreation Area near Burlington. Used by some members of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
130 | NE |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
131 | S |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
131 | SE |
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Fox Park Public Observatory |
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Michigan |
A public observatory in Fox Memorial Park, Potterville. |
132 | W |
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Oxbow Trail Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
134 | S |
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Benton Harbor |
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Michigan |
A atown in Berrien county. |
134 | SE |
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Lansing |
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Michigan |
A town in Ingham county. |
135 | E |
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Delta College Planetarium |
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Michigan |
Planetarium of Delta College in Bay City. |
135 | E |
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Saginaw |
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Michigan |
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135 | W |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
136 | SW |
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Aztalan State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near Aztalan. |
137 | S |
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Portage (MI) |
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Michigan |
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137 | SE |
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Beman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Olivet College in Olivet. |
138 | NW |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
138 | SE |
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Battle Creek |
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Michigan |
A town in Calhoun county. |
138 | SE |
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MSU Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Michigan State University in East Lansing. |
138 | SW |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
140 | NW |
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Outback Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
140 | SW |
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UW-Whitewater Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the University of Wisconsin, at Whitewater. In Whitewater. |
141 | SW |
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Smith Observing Site |
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Illinois |
Near Round Lake Beach and about 15 miles west of Waukegan. |
143 | NW |
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Iron Mountain |
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Michigan |
Forecast also covers the towns of Kingsford, Breitung and Norway. |
145 | S |
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Kingman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Andrews University. In Berrien Springs. |
145 | SW |
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Yerkes Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory in Williams Bay. |
146 | NE |
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
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Michigan |
An Emmet County park with an international dark sky designation from the IDA with public and reservable observing sessions. |
146 | S |
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Bridgman |
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Michigan |
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146 | SE |
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Hogsback Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mason, MI. |
147 | NE |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
147 | SW |
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Glencoe |
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Illinois |
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147 | SW |
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Lincolnshire |
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Illinois |
Also covers Deerfield which is home of the Skokie Valley Astronomers . |
148 | S |
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Oronoko Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Berrien Springs. |
149 | NW |
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Deep Woods Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of future private observatory near Fence. |
149 | S |
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Warren Dunes State Park |
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Michigan |
State park new Sawyer. |
150 | E |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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150 | SE |
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Flushing Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Flushing. |
150 | SW |
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Dearborn Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory of Northwestern University. |
151 | SW |
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Lake Zurich |
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Illinois |
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151 | W |
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Portage |
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Wisconsin |
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152 | S |
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Yarger Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory and site of Astrocamp at YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers. |
152 | SW |
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Suburban Lights Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Marshall. |
152 | W |
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De Forest |
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Wisconsin |
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153 | NE |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
153 | S |
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Dr. T. K. Lawless Park |
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Michigan |
Park and site of the Michiana Star Party held by the Michiana Astronomical Society. Near Vandalia. |
153 | SW |
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Morton Grove |
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Illinois |
Forcast also covers Glenview, Wilmette, Evanston, Skokie, Park Ridge, Niles, and Des Plaines. |
154 | E |
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Vassar |
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Michigan |
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154 | NE |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
155 | NE |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
155 | S |
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Cricket Hill |
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Illinois |
Part of Lincoln Park. At Montrose Harbor. |
155 | SW |
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Crystal Lake |
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Illinois |
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155 | SW |
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Northwest Suburban Astronomers |
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Illinois |
The NSA is active in the area of Palatine/Hoffman Estates. |
155 | SW |
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Woodstock |
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Illinois |
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155 | W |
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UWSP Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. |
156 | SW |
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Barrington Hills |
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Illinois |
A town in Cook county. Site of International Year of Astronomy events. |
157 | NE |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
157 | SE |
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Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Cohoctah. |
158 | N |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
158 | SW |
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Janesville |
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Wisconsin |
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159 | SE |
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Longway Planetarium |
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Michigan |
A planetarium in Flint. |
160 | E |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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160 | NW |
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Summit Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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160 | SW |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
161 | N |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
161 | S |
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Neuenschwander Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
162 | NE |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
162 | SE |
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Dobie Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Jackson. |
163 | S |
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Chicago |
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Illinois |
Home of the Chicago Astronomical Society. |
163 | S |
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New Carlisle |
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Indiana |
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163 | S |
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Jordan Hall Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory, of the University of Notre Dame, at the Jordan Hall of Science. In South Bend. |
164 | S |
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Michigan City |
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Indiana |
A town in La Porte county. |
164 | SE |
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Irvington Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Howell. |
164 | SE |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
164 | SW |
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OneDarkSky.com Observation Site #1 |
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Illinois |
A clearing off of Cobblers Crossing, in Elgin. Site of public star parties held by OneDarkSky.com. |
164 | SW |
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Marengo |
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Illinois |
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165 | S |
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PHM Planetarium |
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Indiana |
Aka Penn-Harris-Madison (PHM) Planetarium, in Mishawaka. |
166 | SE |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
166 | SE |
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Fenton |
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Michigan |
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166 | SW |
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Claustonberry Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near Marengo. |
166 | SW |
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U-46 Planetarium |
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Illinois |
Elgin School District Planetarium in Elgin. |
167 | SW |
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Big Cigar Astronomy |
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Illinois |
Club near South Beloit |
167 | SW |
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Blackhawk Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
167 | SW |
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Caledonia |
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Illinois |
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168 | S |
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Indiana Dunes State Park |
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Indiana |
Site used by the Calumet Astronomical Society |
168 | SE |
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Northern Cross Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory near Fenton. |
168 | SW |
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Lombard |
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Illinois |
Forecast also covers Glendale Hieghts, Elmhurst, Villa Park, Addison, and Glen Ellyn. |
168 | W |
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Salewsky Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Big Flats |
169 | E |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
169 | NW |
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Young's Astronomy Club and Observatory |
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Michigan |
Located at Young's Golf, Recreation & Dining. |
169 | W |
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Dryden Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
170 | SE |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
171 | E |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
171 | S |
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Shipshewana |
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Indiana |
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171 | SE |
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Camp McGregor Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory, at Camp McGregor, of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Also site of star parties held by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
171 | SW |
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Astro-Physics |
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Illinois |
Observing site of telescope maker Astro-Physics Inc. |
171 | SW |
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Yanna Research Station |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory site of the Madison Astronomical Society. Near Attica. |
172 | SW |
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SWAOG Light Site |
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Illinois |
A public observing site of the South West Astronomy Observers Group. In Wheaton. |
172 | W |
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Pine Bluff Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Local research observatory of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 15 miles from Madison. |
173 | E |
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Beckstrom Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Deford. |
173 | SE |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
174 | S |
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The Lone Wolf Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near Oak Lawn |
174 | SE |
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GM Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields |
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Michigan |
A private site used by the General Motors Astronomy Club. |
175 | SE |
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Ore Lake Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ore Lake. |
176 | E |
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Kresge Environmental Education Center |
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Michigan |
KEEC is an education center of Eastern Michigan Univserity. At Fish Lake. |
176 | S |
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Goshen College |
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Indiana |
College in Goshen, IN. |
176 | SW |
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center |
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Illinois |
An environmental education center located in James O. Breen Community Park in St Charles. Also site of star parties held by OneDarkSky.com. |
176 | SW |
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Lily Lake Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near the town of Lilly Lake. |
176 | SW |
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The Little Red School House |
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Illinois |
A site used by the Chicago Astronomical Society. In Willow Springs. |
177 | N |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
177 | S |
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Lake Katherine Nature Center |
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Illinois |
Nature center in Palos Heights. Site of public observing sessions held by the Chicago Astronomical Society. |
177 | SE |
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Heavens View Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ortonville. |
177 | SE |
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Island Lake State Recreation Area |
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Michigan |
Centered on Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area. Used by the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
177 | SW |
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Moraine Valley Community College Observatory |
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Illinois |
observatory of Moraine Valley Community College. |
178 | W |
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Reedsburg |
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Wisconsin |
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179 | SE |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
179 | SW |
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Peck Farm Park |
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Illinois |
Public viewing site for the Fox Valley Astronomical Society. In Geneva. |
179 | SW |
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Rockford |
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Illinois |
Home of the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. |
179 | SW |
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TASS H (Droege) Observatory |
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Illinois |
An observatory of the Amateur Sky Survey project. Near Batavia. |
180 | SW |
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Kirkland |
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Illinois |
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180 | W |
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Michowka Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |