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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
17 | NE |
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Benson Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of private observatory. |
18 | SE |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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19 | NE |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
25 | W |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
33 | N |
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Deep Woods Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of future private observatory near Fence. |
34 | NE |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
38 | N |
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Iron Mountain |
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Michigan |
Forecast also covers the towns of Kingsford, Breitung and Norway. |
40 | SW |
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Outback Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
46 | W |
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Summit Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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47 | S |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
54 | S |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
55 | N |
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Young's Astronomy Club and Observatory |
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Michigan |
Located at Young's Golf, Recreation & Dining. |
55 | SE |
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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. |
61 | E |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
63 | SE |
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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). |
64 | NE |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
65 | NW |
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Inukshuk Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle River. |
66 | E |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
66 | S |
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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. |
71 | N |
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ForestGate Farm Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. Near Iron River. |
71 | S |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
73 | W |
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Tomahawk |
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Wisconsin |
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74 | W |
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HG Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
78 | S |
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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. |
81 | NW |
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Minocqua |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Northwoods Explorers of Space and Astronomy, an astronomy and space club. |
81 | SW |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
83 | SW |
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UWSP Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. |
88 | S |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
88 | S |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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88 | W |
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90W 45N Park |
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Wisconsin |
A small park which is home of the Rietbrock Geographical Marker commemorating the intersection of two imaginary lines. Near Poniatowski. |
92 | S |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
93 | NW |
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Cranberry Corner |
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Wisconsin |
Near Manitowish Waters and Powell Marsh State Wildlife Area. |
93 | SW |
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Auroraville |
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Wisconsin |
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95 | NW |
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Mitten Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
96 | NE |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
100 | S |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
105 | S |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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107 | S |
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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. |
107 | S |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
107 | W |
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Little Black Township |
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Wisconsin |
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108 | NE |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
109 | W |
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RJM Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Spencer. |
110 | SW |
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Oxbow Trail Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
111 | E |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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111 | N |
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Big Bay Point |
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Michigan |
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114 | E |
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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. |
114 | SE |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
115 | S |
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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. |
116 | SE |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
117 | SW |
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Michowka Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
117 | SW |
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Salewsky Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Big Flats |
120 | SE |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
122 | E |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
124 | SE |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
126 | E |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
126 | S |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
128 | N |
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Houghton |
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Michigan |
Home of Michigan Technological University. |
129 | S |
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Beaver Dam |
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Wisconsin |
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129 | S |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
131 | E |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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131 | SW |
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Dryden Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
133 | E |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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135 | E |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
135 | E |
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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. |
135 | S |
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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. |
135 | S |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
135 | SE |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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135 | SW |
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Portage |
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Wisconsin |
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137 | NW |
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Chequamegon National Forest |
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Wisconsin |
Centered on a gravel pit at the intersection of Forest Road 335 and Forest Road 1337, this chart \tcovers the central third the Chequamegon National Forest. |
139 | SE |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
139 | W |
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Ladysmith |
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Wisconsin |
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140 | NE |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
141 | E |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
141 | S |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
141 | S |
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Richfield Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Menomonee Falls. |
141 | SE |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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141 | SW |
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Dievseta |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Warrens. |
142 | E |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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142 | NW |
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Spider Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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142 | NW |
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HighBridge Hills Northern Lights Educational Center |
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Wisconsin |
Future site of the STARS Foundation's public observatory. Near High Bridge. |
145 | E |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
145 | SE |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
146 | SE |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
link |
149 | SW |
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Reedsburg |
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Wisconsin |
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151 | S |
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De Forest |
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Wisconsin |
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151 | W |
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Hobbs Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
MPC observatory code 750. In Beaver Creek Reserve near Fall creek. Also site of the Northwoods Starfest held by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society. |
152 | N |
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Copper Harbor |
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Michigan |
webcam overlooking the harbor. |
152 | S |
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Harken Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Pewaukee Public Library. |
155 | S |
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Suburban Lights Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Marshall. |
156 | E |
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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). |
156 | NW |
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Whatt Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Ashland. |
156 | S |
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Aztalan State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near Aztalan. |
156 | S |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
157 | E |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
157 | NW |
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Madeline Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Superior. Forecast also covers the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. |
158 | SW |
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Wildcat Mountain State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near the town of Ontario, WI. |
159 | E |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
159 | SE |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
160 | SE |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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161 | NW |
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Gronlund Observing Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
162 | E |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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162 | E |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
162 | W |
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Casey Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the astronomy department of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. |
163 | S |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
164 | 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. |
165 | S |
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Texas Yard Canon Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
165 | SW |
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Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center |
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Wisconsin |
Nature reserve and site of star parties by the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. |
166 | E |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
166 | W |
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Pebble Hill Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Hayward. |
167 | S |
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Franklin |
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Wisconsin |
In Milwaukee county. Near a BYA affiliate starparty site. |
168 | SW |
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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. |
168 | W |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
169 | W |
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Otterholt |
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Wisconsin |
A local landmark near an old family farm in Chetek. |
171 | E |
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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. |
171 | S |
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UW-Whitewater Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the University of Wisconsin, at Whitewater. In Whitewater. |
171 | SW |
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Richland Center |
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Wisconsin |
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172 | E |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
173 | SE |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
175 | SE |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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175 | W |
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Powerhouse Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Dallas, WI. |
176 | W |
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Tainter Lake Skies Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Tainter lake. |
177 | S |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
178 | S |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
178 | SE |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
179 | E |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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179 | SW |
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La Crosse |
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Wisconsin |
A home of University of Wisconsin's Planetarium and the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. |
180 | SW |
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Trempealeau |
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Wisconsin |
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