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OKAstronomy Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Tahlequah. |
29 | NW |
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Choteau(OK) |
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Oklahoma |
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31 | E |
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Hale Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Morrow and alternate observing site for the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
33 | NE |
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Siloam Springs |
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Arkansas |
A site of the C.A.S.E.. Near Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. |
38 | W |
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Oil Capital Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
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42 | SW |
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Tuva Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah. |
43 | NW |
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Antique Photons Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Claremore. |
43 | SW |
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Bixby Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
44 | S |
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Stigler |
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Oklahoma |
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46 | W |
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Star Corral Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
47 | NW |
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Wilson Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Sequoyah. |
47 | SE |
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Fort Smith |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
47 | W |
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Broken Arrow |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Tulsa county. |
48 | E |
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Fayetteville(AR) |
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Arkansas |
A town in Washington county. Some members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society(AOAS) observe nearby. |
55 | NE |
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Bentonville |
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Arkansas |
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58 | NE |
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Bella Vista |
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Arkansas |
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58 | NW |
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Owasso Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
60 | W |
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Tulsa |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
64 | S |
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Robber's Cave State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park and dark sky site of the Family Astronomy Association of Oklahoma |
65 | NE |
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Hobbs State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park and conservation area. Used by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for public star parties. |
65 | W |
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ACT Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
68 | E |
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Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Star Party |
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Arkansas |
Star party at Mulberry Mountain. |
68 | SE |
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Shadowlands Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Charleston. |
72 | NW |
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Messier 110 Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
72 | SW |
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Shady Grove Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory north of McAlester. |
76 | E |
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Boston Mountain |
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Arkansas |
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79 | NE |
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The Dead Gekko Society Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Eureka Springs. |
80 | W |
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Mannford Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory somewhere around Mannford. |
82 | NW |
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Bartlesville |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Bartlesville Astronomical Society.In Washington county. |
83 | S |
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Blue Moon Astronomical Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory in the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness Area near Page. |
87 | E |
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Atwood Observing Site |
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Arkansas |
A private observing site. |
87 | N |
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Joplin |
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Missouri |
A town in Jasper county. |
91 | SW |
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Eastridge Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near McAlester. |
93 | SE |
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Magazine Mountain |
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Arkansas |
In the Ozark National Forest. |
95 | NW |
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Lake Pawhuska |
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Oklahoma |
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95 | S |
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Boktuklo Trail Head |
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Oklahoma |
Start of a trail and forest service road 5 miles south east of Honobia. |
95 | S |
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Kiamichi Skies Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
96 | E |
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Little Piney Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory in Hagarville. |
97 | N |
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Carthage |
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Missouri |
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101 | W |
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Passion Works Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. But open to the public by appointment. Call 405 496 6776. Near Prague, OK. |
103 | E |
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Morgan Point Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
103 | NE |
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Aurora(MO) |
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Missouri |
A town in Lawrence County. |
104 | SE |
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Cherry Hill Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Cherry Hill Junction. |
105 | SW |
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Oleo Acres Double Barrel Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. Used by some members of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. Near Antlers. |
106 | E |
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CoolHaven Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory between Branson MO and Harrison AR. |
108 | NE |
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Red Oak observing site |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. |
110 | SE |
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Little Eden Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Oden. |
111 | E |
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Arkansas Tech University Astronomical Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatoryof Arkansas Tech University. Near Russelville. |
112 | NE |
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Branson Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory in Branson. |
113 | N |
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PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory |
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Kansas |
Observatory of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush. |
113 | SE |
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Cossatot Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Hartley. |
113 | SW |
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McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area |
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Oklahoma |
Recreation Area. Permit required. |
114 | E |
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Russellville |
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Arkansas |
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114 | N |
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Sisk Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Franklin. |
115 | E |
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Richland Creek Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Centered on a clearing in Richland Creek Recreation Area. |
115 | NW |
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Adams Ranch Dark Sky Site |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Tulsa Astronomy Club. |
117 | W |
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Stillwater |
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Oklahoma |
Not far from Oklahoma State University's H. S. Mendenhall Observatory. |
120 | NW |
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Kaw Lake |
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Oklahoma |
Members of the Ponca City Astronomy Connection observe nearby. |
123 | N |
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Arcadia |
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Kansas |
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125 | E |
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Tyler Bend Campground |
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Arkansas |
Campground near Silver Hill. Used by some members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
127 | SE |
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Petit Jean State Park |
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Arkansas |
State Park used by the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO). |
129 | S |
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Hugo Lake State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park |
130 | NW |
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Ponca City |
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Oklahoma |
Home of Rachélle's Lookout, a private observatory and the Ponca City Astronomy Connection |
131 | NE |
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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
132 | NE |
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Journey's End Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Walnut Grove. |
132 | S |
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De Queen |
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Texas |
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132 | SW |
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Ten Acre Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A public observatory. Also the primary observing site of the Odyssey Astronomy CLub. |
132 | W |
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SkyTitan Observatory 1 |
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Oklahoma |
SkyTitan's main observatory. |
133 | W |
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Deerfield West Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
134 | SW |
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TAS-D Atoka |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. Also home of the Lone Star Observatory. Somewhere around the town of Atoka. |
134 | W |
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Red Rock Farm |
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Oklahoma |
Tim Vasquez\'s observing site near Norman, Oklahoma; visitor-friendly. |
135 | NE |
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Caney Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Brownbranch. |
136 | SE |
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Crystal Mountain |
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Arkansas |
Requires a 2 mile hike or high clearance vehilce for final approach. In Ouchita National Forest. |
137 | N |
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Scopehill Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Fort Scott. |
137 | NW |
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Fall River State Park |
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Kansas |
State park. Home of the Fall River Star Party held by the Kansas Astronomical Observers. |
139 | SE |
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Cypress Creek Park |
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Arkansas |
Park and recreation area. |
139 | W |
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Liberty Lake |
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Oklahoma |
A park and lake near Guthrie. |
140 | N |
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Woodson State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area |
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Kansas |
A fishing lake and wildlife area of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. |
140 | SE |
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Recreation area in the Ouchita National Forest |
140 | W |
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Oklahoma Christian University Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of Oklahoma Christian Univeristy. |
142 | SE |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatory (MPC 460) of the Red River Astronomy Club. South-west of Center Point. |
143 | N |
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Toronto(KS) |
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Kansas |
Also covers the area of Toronto Lake and the Cross Timbers State Park. (Formerly Toronto State Park. |
143 | SE |
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HSV Stargazers Observation Site |
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Arkansas |
Observing spot of The Hot Springs Village Stargazers Astronomy Club in Hot Springs Village. |
145 | E |
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Holly Mountain Airpark |
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Arkansas |
A community with a private airport.df |
145 | W |
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Oklahoma City |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. |
146 | SW |
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Owl Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
146 | SW |
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Slippery Falls Boy Scout Ranch |
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Oklahoma |
A boy scout ranch of the Last Frontier Council. |
146 | W |
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University of Oklahoma Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Oklahoma. Site of outreach star parties held by the Lunar Sooners astronomy club. |
147 | SE |
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Lake Hamilton |
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Arkansas |
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147 | SW |
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Aubrie Le observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory in Purcell. |
148 | E |
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Mountain Home |
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Arkansas |
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149 | E |
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Arkansas Sky Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A research and public outreach observatory near Conway. |
149 | NW |
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Butler State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area |
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Kansas |
A wildlife area on Lake Clymer. |
149 | W |
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Marshall |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Logan county. |
150 | NE |
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Baker Observatory |
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Missouri |
AKA the William G. and Retha Stone Baker Observatory of Missouri State University. Near Marshfield. |
150 | SE |
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River Ridge Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory affiliated with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
153 | NE |
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Marshfield |
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Missouri |
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156 | S |
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Red River Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
157 | S |
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Clarksville |
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Texas |
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157 | S |
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Paris |
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Texas |
A town in Lamar country. |
158 | W |
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JAOWAT Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Future private observatory site. |
159 | E |
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Eridanus Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
159 | E |
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Greers Ferry |
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Arkansas |
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160 | SE |
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Salem-Avilla Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A privately owned observatory in Saline County, Arkansas. |
161 | SE |
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Maumelle |
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Arkansas |
A town in Pulaski county. |
163 | N |
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ASKC Dark Site |
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Missouri |
A private dark-sky observing site owned by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Home of the Heart of America Star Party (HOASP). Near Butler. |
163 | SE |
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Arkadelphia |
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Arkansas |
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165 | E |
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Cascade Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
An facility of the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO) |
165 | NE |
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Shepherd's Rest |
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Missouri |
A private observing field for the International 60mm Telescope Club. |
165 | SE |
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Frog Hollow Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott. |
165 | W |
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Enid |
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Oklahoma |
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166 | N |
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Land of Oz Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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FoxStar II Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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Osceola (MO) |
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Missouri |
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169 | NW |
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Dead Rising Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Derby. |
169 | NW |
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Riverdale |
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Kansas |
A town in Sumner county. |
169 | NW |
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Teterville |
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Kansas |
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170 | NW |
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Intrusted Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near El Dorado(KS). |
170 | S |
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New Boston |
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Texas |
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170 | SW |
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Eisenhower State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Denison. (903) 465-1956. |
171 | NW |
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Derby |
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Kansas |
A city in Sedgwick County, KS. |
171 | SE |
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Little Rock |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
172 | SW |
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Montgomery Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Near Newport. |
174 | SW |
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Bonham State Park |
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Texas |
State park. |
176 | N |
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Spiral Gateway Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory in northern Coffey County. |
176 | NW |
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Argonia Launch Site |
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Kansas |
A model rocket lauch field of the KLOUDBusters. Near Argonia. |
178 | N |
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Ballard |
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Missouri |
A town in Bates county. |
178 | N |
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Brownington State Wildlife Area |
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Missouri |
Centered on the Copper Creek Public Use Area of Browinington State Wildlife Area. On Truman Lake |
178 | S |
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Texarkana |
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Texas |
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179 | NE |
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Rusty's Backyard |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. Forecast also covers the town of Lebanon. |
179 | SW |
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Gordonville |
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Texas |
A town in Grayson county. |
179 | SW |
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
A wildlife refuge used by some astronomers from Dallas. |
179 | W |
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USAO JMOERC Habitat Area |
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Oklahoma |
AKA Jean McLaughlin Outdoor Education & Research Center. A private site of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. |
180 | S |
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Cooper Lake State Park |
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Texas |
This chart is centered on the Doctors Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State park, but the forecast also covers the South Sulphur Unit. |