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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
13 | N |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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16 | NE |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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20 | S |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
25 | S |
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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
27 | NW |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
30 | W |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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34 | NE |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
37 | E |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
39 | N |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
39 | NE |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
42 | SW |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
42 | W |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
link |
45 | N |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
48 | SE |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
49 | NW |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
49 | S |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
50 | NW |
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Joseph H. Rogers Observatory |
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Michigan |
"Observatory, of Northwestern Michigan College., with public observing. Also home of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
53 | NW |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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54 | SE |
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Sunset Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
A society with members from Midland, Saginaw and Bay City (Tri-cities area). |
55 | SW |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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57 | SW |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
59 | N |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center |
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Michigan |
A regional science and technology center and home of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC). |
60 | N |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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60 | N |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
61 | NW |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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61 | W |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
62 | E |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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63 | NE |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
63 | W |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
65 | SE |
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Delta College Planetarium |
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Michigan |
Planetarium of Delta College in Bay City. |
66 | NW |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
68 | NW |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
70 | N |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
71 | E |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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72 | W |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
73 | NW |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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73 | NW |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Leelanau School. Check website or call call 231.334.5890 for public observing times. |
73 | NW |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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73 | SE |
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Saginaw |
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Michigan |
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74 | SW |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
74 | W |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
75 | N |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
79 | SW |
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Stephen F. Wessling Observatory |
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Michigan |
Public observatory of the Newaygo County Conservation District. Staffed and supported by the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. |
81 | NE |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
82 | S |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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84 | E |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
86 | E |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
87 | SE |
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Vassar |
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Michigan |
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88 | W |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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89 | N |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
89 | W |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
91 | SW |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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96 | SW |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
97 | SE |
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Flushing Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Flushing. |
98 | SE |
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Beckstrom Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Deford. |
100 | N |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
100 | SW |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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101 | N |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
102 | N |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
102 | N |
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
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Michigan |
An Emmet County park with an international dark sky designation from the IDA with public and reservable observing sessions. |
102 | S |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
103 | SE |
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Longway Planetarium |
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Michigan |
A planetarium in Flint. |
103 | SW |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
105 | SW |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
107 | S |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
109 | S |
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Lansing |
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Michigan |
A town in Ingham county. |
109 | SW |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
110 | SW |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
111 | S |
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MSU Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Michigan State University in East Lansing. |
112 | SE |
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Kresge Environmental Education Center |
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Michigan |
KEEC is an education center of Eastern Michigan Univserity. At Fish Lake. |
113 | SW |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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115 | S |
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Fox Park Public Observatory |
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Michigan |
A public observatory in Fox Memorial Park, Potterville. |
116 | S |
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Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Cohoctah. |
116 | SE |
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Lamoria Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sandusky. |
117 | N |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
117 | SE |
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Fenton |
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Michigan |
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118 | SE |
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Delaware Park |
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Michigan |
County park of Sanilac County. |
118 | SW |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
119 | SE |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
120 | S |
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Hogsback Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mason, MI. |
121 | SE |
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Heavens View Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ortonville. |
122 | SE |
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Northern Cross Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory near Fenton. |
123 | SE |
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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
124 | S |
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Irvington Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Howell. |
127 | NW |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
127 | SE |
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Blue Moon Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mussey. |
128 | NE |
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Drummond Island Airport |
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Michigan |
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129 | NW |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
129 | S |
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Beman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Olivet College in Olivet. |
129 | SE |
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GM Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields |
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Michigan |
A private site used by the General Motors Astronomy Club. |
131 | N |
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Whiskey Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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Addison Oaks Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Oakland County Astronomy Club in Addison Oaks county park. |
131 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Almont. |
131 | W |
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Leif Everson Observatory (LEO) |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near The Crossroads At Big Creek. See the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
132 | SE |
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McMath-Hulbert Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory with public events. Near Lake Angelus. |
133 | S |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
135 | S |
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Ore Lake Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ore Lake. |
135 | SE |
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Black River Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Port Huron. |
135 | SE |
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Kenockee Observatory |
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Michigan |
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136 | SE |
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Island Lake State Recreation Area |
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Michigan |
Centered on Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area. Used by the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
137 | S |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
137 | SE |
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My-Spot Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near West Bloomfield. |
138 | S |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
139 | S |
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Battle Creek |
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Michigan |
A town in Calhoun county. |
139 | SE |
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Rochester Hills |
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Michigan |
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139 | SE |
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Washington(MI) |
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Michigan |
A town in Macomb county. |
140 | SW |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
141 | S |
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Dobie Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Jackson. |
141 | SE |
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Cranbrook Institute of Science |
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Michigan |
Museum of natural history with public observing. In Bloomfield Hills. |
141 | SE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
142 | SE |
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Troy Space Gazebo |
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Michigan |
A private observatory used by some members of the Oakland Astronomy Club. In Troy. |
143 | N |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
143 | S |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
143 | SE |
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Novi Community Sports Park |
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Michigan |
A park west of Northville. Used by some members of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
143 | SW |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
143 | W |
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NPMAS Parmentier Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory which is also an observing site of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society (NPMAS). |
144 | W |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
145 | S |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
145 | SE |
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Visual Reconstructions Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sterling Heights. |
147 | SE |
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New Haven |
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Michigan |
In Macomb county. |
148 | SE |
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Plymouth Digital Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Plymouth. |
149 | NW |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
150 | E |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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150 | S |
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Ann Arbor |
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Michigan |
Home of of the Detroit Observatory and the Angel Hall Observatory. Both are observatories of the University of Michican. |
150 | SE |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
151 | S |
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Portage (MI) |
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Michigan |
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151 | SE |
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Livonia |
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Michigan |
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152 | E |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
152 | S |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
152 | S |
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Camp McGregor Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory, at Camp McGregor, of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Also site of star parties held by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
152 | SW |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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153 | N |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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153 | N |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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153 | W |
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Ellwood H. May Environmental Park |
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Wisconsin |
Aka Maywood, site of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society's public observing sessions. |
154 | S |
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Applewood Absurditory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory, at least in spirit, near Ypsilanti. |
154 | S |
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Ypsilanti |
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Michigan |
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155 | E |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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155 | SE |
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Lake St. Clair Metropark Observatory |
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Michigan |
Future site of an observatory of Wayne State University located at Lake St. Clair Metropark. |
156 | SE |
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St. Clair Shores |
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Michigan |
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156 | W |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
157 | E |
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Goderich |
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Ontario |
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157 | NE |
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Blind River |
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Ontario |
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157 | SE |
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UM-Dearborn Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the Dearborn Campus of the University of Michigan. |
158 | NE |
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Gore Bay |
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Ontario |
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160 | NE |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
161 | E |
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Bayfield |
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Ontario |
Centered on the field of the Bayfield Agricultural Society Grounds which is site of public star parties held by the West Coast Astronomers. |
161 | NE |
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Chi'Cheemaun 2/3rds Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 2/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
161 | SE |
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Detroit |
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Michigan |
Home of the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium at the Detroit Science Center. |
161 | SE |
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Port Franks |
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Ontario |
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161 | W |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
162 | W |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
163 | S |
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Al Meyers Airport |
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Michigan |
Airport just outside of Tecumseh. |
163 | SE |
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Hector J. Robinson Observatory |
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Michigan |
AKA the Lincoln Park Observatory. Observatory of the Lincoln Park School System. Near Lincoln Park High School. |
163 | SE |
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Lambton Shores |
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Ontario |
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164 | NE |
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Chi'Cheemaun 1/3rd Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 1/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
164 | W |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
165 | NE |
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Tobermory |
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Ontario |
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165 | NW |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
167 | E |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
167 | SE |
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Windsor |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Windsor Centre. |
168 | E |
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Hiddenwell Observatory |
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Ontario |
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168 | E |
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Johnston's Harbour |
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Ontario |
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168 | NE |
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Dorcas Bay |
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Ontario |
Location of the Singing Sands portion of Bruce Penninsula National Park. Also site of public astronomy events |
169 | E |
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Four Elements Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
169 | S |
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Neuenschwander Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
169 | W |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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170 | E |
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Blue Heron Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Greenough Harbour, outside of Stokes Bay Ontario, on the Northern Bruce Peninsula. |
171 | NW |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
171 | S |
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Yarger Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory and site of Astrocamp at YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers. |
172 | S |
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Lake Hudson State Recreational Area |
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Michigan |
Dark-sky preserve near Hudson. Used for star parties by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
173 | SW |
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Benton Harbor |
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Michigan |
A atown in Berrien county. |
174 | E |
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Miller Lake |
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Ontario |
Forecast covers Summer House Park and Miller's Family Camp both sites of star parties held by the Bayside Astronomy Program |
174 | E |
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Wingham |
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Ontario |
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174 | SE |
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Lake Erie Metropark |
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Michigan |
A Detroit Metro Park on the Lake Erie shore line south of Detroit. Check with the park before planning observing. |
175 | S |
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Dr. T. K. Lawless Park |
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Michigan |
Park and site of the Michiana Star Party held by the Michiana Astronomical Society. Near Vandalia. |
175 | SE |
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Oakdale |
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Ontario |
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175 | SW |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
175 | W |
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High Cliff State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park used by members of the ad hoc astronomy group at Plexus Corp. |
176 | E |
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ES Fox Observatory (BAS/BOEC) |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Bluewater Astronomical Society located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre of the Bluewater District School Board. The BOEC is a dark-sky preserve. |
176 | E |
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Ponte di Legno Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Ferndale. |
177 | E |
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Cabot Head |
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Ontario |
Chart is centered on the site of the Bruce Peninsula Star Party, aka StarFeast, but also covers the Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park which is a dark sky preserve. In the Bruce penninsula. |
177 | NE |
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Elliot Lake |
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Ontario |
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177 | SE |
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G-2 Farms Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
177 | W |
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Kettle Moraine North |
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Wisconsin |
Northern Unit of Kettle Morain State Forest. Used by members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
177 | W |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
178 | E |
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Allenford Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Allenford. |
178 | E |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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178 | NE |
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ELAC-Stanleigh |
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Ontario |
A site of the Elliot Lake Astronomy Club. A few km north of Elliot Lake. |
178 | NW |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
178 | W |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
179 | E |
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Lion's Head Dark Sky Viewing Platform |
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Ontario |
A deck at Lion's head Marina in the town of Lion's Head. Site of public astronomy events. |
179 | E |
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Quetican Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Lion's Head. |
179 | E |
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Walkerton |
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Ontario |
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179 | SE |
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Monroe |
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Michigan |
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180 | S |
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Pioneer Scout Reservation |
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Ohio |
A scout camp used as a star party site by the Toledo Astronomical Association. |
180 | SW |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |