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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
4 | W |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
11 | S |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
16 | E |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
17 | W |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
21 | N |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
31 | S |
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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
33 | N |
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Camp Susque Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Camp Susque. Near Trout Run. |
33 | NE |
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Whispering Pines Camping Estates |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Stillwater. |
35 | E |
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Walnut Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Berwick. |
36 | N |
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High Knob Overlook |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA)http://www.njaa.org/. This chart also covers Worlds End State Park. |
37 | SW |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
42 | NE |
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Rickett's Glen State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Ricketts Glen State Park is home of a a Stars-n-Parks public education program. Near Ricketts. |
43 | SW |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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45 | SE |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
47 | S |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
48 | SE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
51 | NE |
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The Friedman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Penn State Wilkes-Barre university. In Lehman. |
51 | NW |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
52 | E |
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Blue Mountain Vista Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold. |
52 | W |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
53 | E |
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Eckley Miners' Village |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society. |
54 | S |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
54 | SE |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
55 | S |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
55 | SE |
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Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg. |
56 | S |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
57 | W |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
58 | SE |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
58 | SE |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
58 | SE |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
59 | N |
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Lead Parachute Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A future private observatory near Wellsboro. |
59 | SE |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
59 | SW |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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Pennsylvania |
In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.) |
60 | N |
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Mt. Pisgah State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park near West Burlington. |
60 | N |
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Mansfield |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of Mansfield University. |
61 | W |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
62 | E |
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Francis E. Walter Dam |
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Pennsylvania |
Dam who's parking area is used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
63 | E |
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Astro-chalet |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
63 | SE |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
65 | S |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
65 | SE |
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Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA. |
66 | SE |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
66 | SE |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
67 | E |
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West Valley Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Near Fogelsville. |
67 | NW |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
67 | SE |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
67 | SW |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
68 | S |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
68 | S |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
69 | NW |
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Cherry Springs State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Coudersport. An state park with "short term stargazing" and is home of the Black Forest Star party and the Cherry Springs Star Party. |
69 | SE |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
70 | E |
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Park Place Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
71 | NE |
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Scranton |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomy Club of the University of Scranton. |
71 | S |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
72 | NE |
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The Loose Rooster Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Scranton. |
74 | N |
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Sayre |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers Athens and Waverly. |
74 | S |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
75 | S |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
76 | SE |
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Welsh Mountain Community Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
76 | SW |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
77 | E |
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Allentown(PA) |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Lehigh county. |
77 | E |
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Gouldsboro |
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Pennsylvania |
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77 | NE |
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TGCO |
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Pennsylvania |
Thomas G. Cupillari Astronomical Observatory at Keystone College and shared with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society. Near Fleetville. |
77 | W |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
78 | SE |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
79 | S |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
80 | E |
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LVAAS South Mountain Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planeterium site of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society. |
80 | N |
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Eileen Collins Observatory |
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New York |
An Observatory of Corning Community College. |
80 | SW |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
81 | NW |
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Gold |
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Pennsylvania |
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81 | SE |
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Boyertown Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of the Boyertown Area School District |
81 | SE |
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WWYS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory. |
81 | SW |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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81 | W |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
82 | S |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
82 | SE |
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Old Oak Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Pottsgrove. |
83 | SE |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
84 | SE |
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Candlewyck Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
85 | NE |
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Kopernik Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Kopernik Astronomical Society. |
85 | NE |
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Lake Ariel |
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Pennsylvania |
A village in Lake Township, Wayne County. At the lake of the same name. |
85 | S |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
85 | SE |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
85 | W |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
86 | E |
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Angels Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory between Nazareth and Bangor. |
86 | E |
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AI2 Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
86 | E |
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Celestial Exploration Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
86 | N |
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Owego |
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New York |
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86 | NE |
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Nutter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observaory. |
86 | NW |
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Hebron Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Hebron. |
87 | SE |
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Coatesville |
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Pennsylvania |
Home to some members of the the DVAA. |
88 | E |
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Bel Tor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Stroudsburg. |
88 | E |
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Stroudsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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88 | S |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
88 | S |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
88 | SW |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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89 | SE |
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Dark Horse Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Phoenixville. |
89 | SW |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
89 | W |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
90 | S |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
90 | S |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
90 | SE |
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Spring Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
91 | E |
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Rummy's Stargazing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private site near Cresco. |
92 | E |
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Lake Wallenpaupack |
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Pennsylvania |
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92 | SW |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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93 | NE |
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Prompton State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the parking lot of Prompton State Park. |
93 | S |
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Broad Creek |
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Maryland |
A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society. |
94 | N |
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The Knob |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
94 | NE |
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Dee-Top Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
94 | NE |
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Solis Lacus Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Binghamton. |
94 | NW |
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Port Allegany |
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Pennsylvania |
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95 | S |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
96 | SE |
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West Chester |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society. |
97 | E |
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Camp Onas |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Ottsville. Site of the Stella-Della Valley Star Party and used by the BMAA |
97 | S |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
98 | E |
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Tamiment |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Pike county. |
99 | SE |
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Wayside Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Chart also covers the towns of New London, Avondale, West Grove and Oxford. |
100 | E |
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WHOPPER Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Washington, NJ |
100 | NE |
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Highlands Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
100 | NE |
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The HomCav Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory, near Maine, NY. |
100 | S |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
100 | SE |
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MCCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Montgomery County Community College. Site of observing sessions held by the Bucks Mont Astronomical Association (BMAA), Chesmont Astronomical Society (CAS) and the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA). |
101 | NW |
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Stull Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory at Alfred University. In Alfred. |
101 | S |
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Harford Community College Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air. |
101 | SE |
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Bradstreet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Eastern University with public observing. In St. Davids. |
101 | SE |
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Gwynedd Mercy College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Gwynedd. |
102 | E |
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Jenny Jump State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site used by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey |
102 | S |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
102 | S |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
103 | NW |
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Lone Pine Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory |
103 | S |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
103 | S |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
103 | SE |
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Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory |
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Delaware |
AKA MCAO. Observatory of the Delaware Astromical Society |
103 | SW |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
104 | SE |
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Palomar East |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Warrington. |
105 | E |
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Voorhees State Park |
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New Jersey |
Home of the New Jersey Astronomical Association and the Edwin E. Aldrin Astronomical Center including the Paul Robinson Observatory. |
105 | N |
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Ithaca |
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New York |
Home of the Cornell Astronomical Society. Also home of the Clinton B. Ford Observatory of Ithaca College. Forecast also covers the nearby Fuertes and Hartung-Boothroyd observatories of Cornell University. |
105 | NE |
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Narrowsburg |
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New York |
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105 | NW |
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Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor's Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Visitor Center of a state park. Near Mt Jewett. |
105 | S |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
105 | SE |
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Buckingham |
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Pennsylvania |
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105 | SE |
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Merion Golf Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
105 | SE |
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Strawbridge Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Haverford College with student-led public observing |
106 | E |
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Dingmans Ferry |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers the northern half of A Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. |
106 | E |
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Middleville |
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New Jersey |
Chart also covers Swartswood State Park. |
107 | E |
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Twin Lakes Preserve Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Shohola. |
107 | NE |
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Deposit |
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New York |
Home to some members of the S*T*A*R Astronomy. |
107 | S |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
108 | E |
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Solebury Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory on Solebury Mountain. Also near Washington Crossing State Park. |
108 | SE |
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Willow Grove Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast covers Willow Grove, Hatboro, Horsham, Warminster, Jenkintown and Abington. |
109 | SE |
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Fishing Battery Island |
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Maryland |
Used by some members of the Howard Astronomical League. Near Havre de Grace. |
109 | SW |
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C&O Canal National Historical Park |
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Maryland |
AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown. |
109 | W |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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109 | W |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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110 | E |
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Deer Path Park |
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New Jersey |
Park near Flemington. |
110 | S |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
110 | SE |
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Widener University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Chester. |
110 | SE |
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Wilmington |
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Delaware |
Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society. |
110 | SW |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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111 | E |
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Montague |
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New Jersey |
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111 | NW |
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M & T Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Olean. |
111 | SW |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
112 | N |
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Virgil Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
112 | NE |
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Marathon |
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New York |
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112 | S |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
112 | SE |
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Elk Forest |
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Maryland |
A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers |
112 | SE |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow. |
113 | E |
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Stokes Starparty |
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New Jersey |
Star party held at the New Jersey School of Conservation. |
113 | S |
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Alpha Ridge Park |
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Maryland |
Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD. |
113 | S |
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Carr's Mill Park |
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Maryland |
A park with no facilities, occasionally used by the Howard Astronomical League for impromptu members-only events. In Howard county. |
113 | S |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
114 | SE |
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Philadelphia |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
114 | SE |
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Snobie Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory in Bear, DE. |
115 | N |
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Ossian Observatory |
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New York |
A private ovservatory in Ossian. |
115 | S |
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Martin State Airport |
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Maryland |
airport. |
116 | E |
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Lake Hopatcong State Park |
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New Jersey |
A state park. |
116 | E |
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Sourland Mountain Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private site near Hopewell. |
116 | N |
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Highwinds Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Geneseo. |
116 | S |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
116 | S |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
116 | SE |
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport |
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Pennsylvania |
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116 | SE |
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Summit Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory. |
116 | SW |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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116 | SW |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
117 | E |
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Dogwood Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory somewhere around Mendham. |
117 | E |
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High Point State Park |
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New Jersey |
State Park and campground. |
117 | S |
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Echo Hill Outdoor School |
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Maryland |
A school near Worton. |
117 | S |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
118 | E |
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Lambert Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Sparta. |
118 | E |
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Port Jervis |
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New York |
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118 | NE |
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Gabriel Lake |
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New York |
Used by some members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY. Near Smallwood. |
118 | S |
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UMBC Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland, Baltimore County. |
119 | SE |
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JAT Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Fairless Hills. |