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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. |
14 | NE |
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The Dead Gekko Society Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Eureka Springs. |
16 | W |
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Bentonville |
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Arkansas |
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20 | SW |
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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. |
22 | NW |
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Bella Vista |
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Arkansas |
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34 | SE |
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Atwood Observing Site |
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Arkansas |
A private observing site. |
34 | W |
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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. |
36 | SE |
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Boston Mountain |
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Arkansas |
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41 | S |
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Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Star Party |
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Arkansas |
Star party at Mulberry Mountain. |
42 | E |
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CoolHaven Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory between Branson MO and Harrison AR. |
42 | SW |
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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. |
47 | NE |
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Branson Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory in Branson. |
49 | N |
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Aurora(MO) |
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Missouri |
A town in Lawrence County. |
50 | SE |
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Morgan Point Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
63 | SE |
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Little Piney Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory in Hagarville. |
64 | NW |
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Joplin |
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Missouri |
A town in Jasper county. |
65 | N |
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Carthage |
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Missouri |
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65 | N |
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Red Oak observing site |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. |
65 | SW |
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OKAstronomy Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Tahlequah. |
66 | SE |
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Richland Creek Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Centered on a clearing in Richland Creek Recreation Area. |
67 | SW |
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Fort Smith |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
68 | S |
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Shadowlands Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Charleston. |
69 | 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. |
71 | NE |
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Caney Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Brownbranch. |
73 | NE |
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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
78 | W |
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Choteau(OK) |
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Oklahoma |
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79 | N |
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Journey's End Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Walnut Grove. |
79 | S |
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Magazine Mountain |
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Arkansas |
In the Ozark National Forest. |
82 | SE |
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Arkansas Tech University Astronomical Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatoryof Arkansas Tech University. Near Russelville. |
84 | SE |
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Russellville |
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Arkansas |
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87 | E |
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Mountain Home |
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Arkansas |
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88 | W |
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Antique Photons Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Claremore. |
89 | W |
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Wilson Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Sequoyah. |
92 | 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. |
93 | NE |
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Marshfield |
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Missouri |
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94 | NW |
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Sisk Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Franklin. |
96 | SE |
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Holly Mountain Airpark |
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Arkansas |
A community with a private airport.df |
96 | W |
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Oil Capital Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
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97 | SW |
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Stigler |
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Oklahoma |
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98 | SE |
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Petit Jean State Park |
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Arkansas |
State Park used by the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO). |
100 | NE |
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Shepherd's Rest |
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Missouri |
A private observing field for the International 60mm Telescope Club. |
101 | E |
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Eridanus Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
101 | N |
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Arcadia |
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Kansas |
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103 | NW |
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PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory |
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Kansas |
Observatory of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush. |
103 | SW |
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Bixby Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
104 | W |
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Star Corral Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
105 | W |
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Broken Arrow |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Tulsa county. |
107 | SW |
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Tuva Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah. |
107 | W |
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Owasso Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
108 | SE |
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Cypress Creek Park |
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Arkansas |
Park and recreation area. |
110 | SE |
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Greers Ferry |
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Arkansas |
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111 | SE |
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Arkansas Sky Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A research and public outreach observatory near Conway. |
112 | 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. |
114 | N |
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FoxStar II Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
114 | N |
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Scopehill Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Fort Scott. |
115 | 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. |
115 | W |
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Tulsa |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
116 | S |
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Little Eden Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Oden. |
116 | SE |
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Recreation area in the Ouchita National Forest |
117 | S |
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Cherry Hill Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Cherry Hill Junction. |
118 | W |
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Bartlesville |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Bartlesville Astronomical Society.In Washington county. |
119 | NE |
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Rusty's Backyard |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. Forecast also covers the town of Lebanon. |
119 | SW |
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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 |
120 | SE |
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River Ridge Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory affiliated with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
121 | W |
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Messier 110 Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
122 | N |
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Osceola (MO) |
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Missouri |
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126 | SE |
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Cascade Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
An facility of the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO) |
126 | 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. |
127 | W |
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ACT Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
131 | E |
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Kia Kima Scout Reservation |
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Arkansas |
Aka Camp Kia Kima. A scout camp. |
131 | SE |
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Maumelle |
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Arkansas |
A town in Pulaski county. |
133 | E |
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Batesville |
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Arkansas |
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133 | S |
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Cossatot Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Hartley. |
133 | SW |
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Shady Grove Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory north of McAlester. |
134 | E |
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Cherokee Village |
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Arkansas |
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134 | SW |
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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. |
135 | SE |
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Salem-Avilla Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A privately owned observatory in Saline County, Arkansas. |
137 | 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 |
137 | S |
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Lake Hamilton |
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Arkansas |
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137 | W |
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Mannford Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory somewhere around Mannford. |
138 | 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. |
139 | W |
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Lake Pawhuska |
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Oklahoma |
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140 | NE |
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Joseph P. Strogen Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory of a member of the Camden County Astronomy Club. |
141 | SE |
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Little Rock |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
142 | N |
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Lake Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Climax Springs |
143 | N |
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Lozwott Observatory |
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Missouri |
AKA Lake of the Ozarks Workshop of the Telescopes. A private observatory. |
143 | SE |
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Searcy |
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Arkansas |
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144 | N |
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Ballard |
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Missouri |
A town in Bates county. |
145 | N |
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Land of Oz Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory. |
146 | E |
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Dawn's Light Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Myrtle. |
146 | E |
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Show-Me-Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Alton. |
146 | SW |
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Kiamichi Skies Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
147 | SE |
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WWIN Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
148 | NW |
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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. |
150 | SW |
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Eastridge Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near McAlester. |
152 | 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. |
152 | NW |
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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. |
152 | W |
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Adams Ranch Dark Sky Site |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Tulsa Astronomy Club. |
156 | S |
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De Queen |
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Texas |
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157 | NE |
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Echo Bluff State Park |
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Missouri |
State park north of Eminence. Affiliated with the Dent County Astronomers. |
157 | S |
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Arkadelphia |
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Arkansas |
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159 | S |
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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. |
162 | 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. |
163 | NE |
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Bonebrake Center of Nature and History |
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Missouri |
Nature center in Salem, MO. Used for observing events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
164 | N |
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Kearn Memorial Wildlife Area |
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Missouri |
AKA J.N. "Turkey" Kearn Memorial Wildlife Area on Kearn Lake. |
164 | W |
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Kaw Lake |
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Oklahoma |
Members of the Ponca City Astronomy Connection observe nearby. |
165 | NE |
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Powders Mill |
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Missouri |
In Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Near Owls Bend. |
165 | 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. |
166 | NE |
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Missouri S&T Observatory |
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Missouri |
Observatory of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. |
167 | NE |
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Loggers Lake Campground |
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Missouri |
Campground in Mark Twain National Forest. |
168 | N |
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Goat Ranch Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
168 | N |
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Powell Observatory |
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Kansas |
An observatory of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Near Louisburg. |
168 | SW |
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McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area |
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Oklahoma |
Recreation Area. Permit required. |
169 | N |
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Rattle Snake Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory somewhere around Smithton. |
172 | N |
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Raymore-Peculiar High School |
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Missouri |
High school in Peculiar, MO. |
172 | N |
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Sedalia |
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Missouri |
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173 | N |
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Hillsdale Lake |
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Kansas |
A site used by the The Kansas City Star Light User's Group (KCSLUG). |
173 | NW |
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Spiral Gateway Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory in northern Coffey County. |
173 | S |
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Frog Hollow Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott. |
174 | NE |
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Burris Fork Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near California, MO. |
174 | NE |
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Waterfall Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Bunker. |
174 | W |
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Stillwater |
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Oklahoma |
Not far from Oklahoma State University's H. S. Mendenhall Observatory. |
175 | NW |
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Butler State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area |
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Kansas |
A wildlife area on Lake Clymer. |
175 | SW |
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Hugo Lake State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park |
176 | N |
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Charles Douglas Observatory |
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Missouri |
A public outreach observatory. Located at ICStars Ranch which is also site used by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Near Warrensburg. |
176 | N |
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ICStars Ranch |
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Missouri |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, home of the ICSTARS Star Party and home of the Charles Douglas Observatory. Five miles north of Warrensburg. |
176 | NE |
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Maramec Spring Park |
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Missouri |
A nature park, near St. James, privately owned and operated by The James Foundation. Site of outreach events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
177 | NW |
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Ottawa (KS) |
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Kansas |
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177 | W |
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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 |
178 | N |
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Hillsman's Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory in Holden. |
179 | N |
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Coffee Creek Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory in Olathe. |
179 | NE |
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Loeber/Elswick Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |