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Bell Observatory |
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Kentucky |
An Observatory of Western Kentucky University. Near Bowling Green. |
23 | NE |
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Mammoth Cave National Park |
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Kentucky |
National park. |
29 | SW |
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Flying Horse Ranch |
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Kentucky |
A private site near Russelville. |
33 | S |
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Easlick Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Cross Plains. |
37 | N |
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Bear Observatory |
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Kentucky |
In Clarkson. |
42 | S |
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Cumberland Astronomical Society Dark Sky Site |
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Tennessee |
A site of the Cumberland Astronomical Society (CAS). Near Castalian Springs. |
42 | W |
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Rue de Renard Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Greenvile. |
43 | SW |
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N4LB Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
44 | NE |
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White Mills Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory somewhere around White Mills. |
49 | S |
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Hendersonville |
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Tennessee |
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53 | SW |
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Pleasant View (Cheatham) |
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Tennessee |
A town in Cheatham county. |
56 | S |
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Baird Municipal Park |
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Tennessee |
Park in Lebanon. |
58 | SW |
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Arclight Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
58 | W |
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Hopkinsville |
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Kentucky |
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59 | NW |
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Cypress Cottage |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site. |
60 | NE |
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Freeman Lake Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Elizabethtown. |
60 | S |
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Nashville |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society. |
64 | W |
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Halfmoon Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Dawson Springs. |
65 | NW |
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Renaissance Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Owensboro. |
67 | W |
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Pennyrile Forest Observing Field |
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Kentucky |
An observing site of the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers in Pennyrile Forest State Resort. Also close to Halfmoon Observatory. |
68 | N |
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Otter Creek Observatory |
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Kentucky |
Observatory of Otter Creek Park and Jefferson Community College. Near Brandenburg. |
68 | NW |
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Cedar Knoll Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private obsrevatory of a member of the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers. |
68 | S |
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La Vergne |
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Tennessee |
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68 | S |
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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Community observatory. In Brentwood, Williamson County. |
75 | SE |
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Cumberland Plateau Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Near Livingston. |
75 | SW |
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White Bluff |
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Tennessee |
A town in Dickson county. |
77 | NE |
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Camp Crooked Creek |
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Kentucky |
A boy scout camp used as an observing site by the Louisville Astronomical Society. Near Bernhiem Forest. |
77 | SE |
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Millard Oakley STEM Center |
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Tennessee |
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center at Tennessee Tech University (TTU). |
77 | W |
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Trigg County Schools |
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Kentucky |
High School and elementary school in Cadiz. |
78 | S |
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Franklin |
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Tennessee |
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79 | S |
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Murfreesboro |
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Tennessee |
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79 | SE |
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Center Hill Lake |
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Tennessee |
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80 | SE |
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Smithville |
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Tennessee |
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80 | SW |
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Hendrix Habitat |
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Tennessee |
Bird habitat 217418 of the National Wildlife Federation. |
82 | SW |
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Beagle's Nest Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
82 | W |
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Darklight Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory of a member of the Louisville Astronomical Society and the Western Kentucky Amateur Astronomers. |
84 | SW |
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Erin |
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Tennessee |
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88 | W |
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Golden Pond Observatory |
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Kentucky |
Observatory located in the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Home of the Western Kentucky Amateur Astronomers. |
89 | N |
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LAS Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Louisville Astronomical Society near Curby. |
91 | NW |
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Evansville |
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Indiana |
Home of the Evansville Astronomical Society |
92 | E |
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Mill Springs |
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Kentucky |
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92 | N |
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Corydon Ridge Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory. |
92 | SE |
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Sparta |
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Tennessee |
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94 | E |
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Kentucky Cutoff Overlook |
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Tennessee |
Forecast also covers Pickett State Park. |
95 | NE |
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Louisville |
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Kentucky |
Home of the Louisville Astronomical Society. |
96 | E |
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Pickett CCC Memorial State Park |
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Tennessee |
State park and International Dark-Sky Park. |
96 | NW |
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Borman Observatory |
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Indiana |
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96 | NW |
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Wahnsiedler Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Evansville Astronomical Society. Near Lynnville. |
96 | SW |
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Water Valley Overlook |
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Tennessee |
A site at the south-east end of loop off the Natchex Trace Parkway. Used as a star party site by the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society. Near Water Valley. |
98 | N |
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Patoka Lake Observing Sites |
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Indiana |
General area of observing sites used by the Evansville Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers the Patoka Lake Campground. In the Newton-Stewart State Recreation Area. |
98 | NE |
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Goodnight Ridge |
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Kentucky |
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98 | SE |
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McMinnville |
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Tennessee |
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101 | S |
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Columbia |
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Tennessee |
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102 | N |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near the town of Starlight. |
102 | SE |
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Long Mountain Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory, East of Nashville, operated by Montgomery Bell Academy |
105 | E |
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Goochtown |
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Kentucky |
In Pulaski county. |
105 | NW |
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Spenco Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near Mt Vernon. |
106 | NE |
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Moore Observatory |
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Kentucky |
Observatory of the University of Louisville. In Brownsboro. |
107 | NE |
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Astraeus Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory somewhere around Lawrenceburg. |
107 | NE |
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Wild Duck Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Shelbyville. |
107 | W |
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Murry State University |
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Kentucky |
University in Murray, KS. |
108 | S |
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Cat Creek Observing Site |
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Tennessee |
Near Normandy Lake. |
109 | N |
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Red n Blue Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near Otwell. |
109 | SE |
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The Looking Glass Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory in Lancing. |
110 | SE |
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Cumberland Mountain State Park |
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Tennessee |
State park near Crossville. |
110 | SE |
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Fall Creek Falls State Park |
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Tennessee |
Centered on the astronomy field used by the Cumberland Astronomical Society. Site of the Tennessee Spring Star Party. In Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer. |
112 | E |
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Oneida |
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Tennessee |
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112 | S |
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Skymont Scout Reservation |
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Tennessee |
A scout camp. |
113 | E |
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Mount Chestnut Oak Observing Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site somewhere around Goodwater. |
114 | N |
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SIX A RANCH OBSERVATORY |
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Indiana |
A private obseratory. |
114 | SE |
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Lilly Bluff Overlook |
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Tennessee |
An overlook. In Obed Wild & Senic River National Park which is also a International Dark-Sky Park. Home of night sky programs. |
114 | W |
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Garden of he Gods Recreation Area |
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Illinois |
A recreation area In Shawnee National Forest. |
115 | E |
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Brodhead |
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Kentucky |
Forecast also covers crab orchard and Mount Vernon. |
115 | W |
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Reidland |
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Kentucky |
A town in McCracken county. |
118 | S |
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Pleasant Hill Starlight Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Near Lynchburg. |
120 | N |
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Three Guys Observatory |
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Indiana |
Near Washington. |
120 | NE |
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Frankfort |
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Kentucky |
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121 | W |
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Paxton Park |
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Kentucky |
Park and golf course in Paducah. |
122 | NW |
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Grayville |
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Illinois |
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123 | W |
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AASO/Ridgemont Observatory |
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Kentucky |
Observatory near Lone Oak. |
124 | SE |
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Fredonia Mountain Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory affiliate with the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga. |
126 | NW |
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Harrisburg |
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Illinois |
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126 | SE |
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Orion Acres |
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Tennessee |
A private observing site used by some members of the Barnard Astronomical Society located on the Cumberland Plateau. |
126 | SE |
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Spring City Park |
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Tennessee |
Park in Spring City. |
127 | S |
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Cordell-Lorenz Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Observatory of Sewanee: The University of the South. In Sewanee . |
128 | E |
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Berea |
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Kentucky |
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128 | NE |
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EKU Observatory |
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Kentucky |
Observatory of Eastern Kentucky University. In Richmond. |
128 | NE |
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Raven Run Nature Conservancy |
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Kentucky |
Site used by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club for star parties. In Lexington. |
128 | SW |
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Serenity Hill Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
129 | NE |
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Lexington |
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Kentucky |
Home of the MacAdam Student Observatory of the University of Kentucky. |
129 | SE |
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Tamke-Allan Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Observatory,near Rockwood, of Roane State Community College. |
130 | N |
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Morrow Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of Bedford-North Lawrence High School (BNLHS). Used by the Stonebelt Stargazers Astronomy Club. Near Bedford. |
130 | NW |
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Albion |
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Illinois |
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130 | NW |
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Dolan Lake |
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Illinois |
Also known as the Hamilton County State Fish and Wildlife Area. Used as an observing site by the Obsessed of the EAS (Evansville Indiana Astronomical Society). |
130 | NW |
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Vincennes |
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Indiana |
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131 | NE |
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Hanover College |
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Indiana |
A college in Culbertson. |
131 | SE |
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Bryan College |
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Tennessee |
Bryan College in Dayton. |
132 | SW |
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Blue Moon Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Huntingdon. |
133 | S |
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Hayes Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory of a member of the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga. |
134 | SW |
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Skywalker Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Lawrenceburg |
137 | SE |
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Twin Oaks Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Soddy-Daisy. |
139 | SE |
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Birchwood |
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Tennessee |
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139 | SE |
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Oak Ridge |
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Tennessee |
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140 | N |
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Maumee |
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Indiana |
A town in the Hoosier National Forest. |
141 | W |
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Grubbs Road Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory. |
142 | E |
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Norris Lake |
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Tennessee |
Forecast also covers Norris Dam State park, Anderson County Park, Big Ridge State Park, and Campbell County Park. |
142 | SE |
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Uranias' Slave Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Harrison. |
143 | N |
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Bloomfield |
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Indiana |
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143 | NE |
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Sigoglin Hills Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Paris, KY. |
144 | NW |
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Birmingham Astronomical Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory in Thompsonville. MPC designation H53. |
144 | S |
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Barb's Ridge |
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Tennessee |
A private observing site near New Hope. |
145 | S |
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Galunlati 2 Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
146 | W |
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Marion |
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Illinois |
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149 | NE |
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Skunk Ridge Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near Vevay. Note this chart uses DST. |
149 | SE |
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Chattanooga |
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Tennessee |
Home of Jones Observatory of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. |
149 | SW |
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F.Myers Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
150 | N |
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Bloomington |
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Indiana |
Home of Kirkwood Observatory of the Indiana University Bloomington. |
151 | E |
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Pine Mountain State Resort Park |
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Kentucky |
State Park near Pineville. |
151 | N |
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Porter West Preserve |
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Indiana |
A nature Preserve |
151 | W |
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Discovery Park of America |
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Tennessee |
A museum-like park near Union City |
153 | S |
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Skyline Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
153 | SE |
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Tellico Skies Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
154 | NE |
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Lexington Trails |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site near Dry Ridge. Forecast also covers Williamstown and Crittenden., |
155 | N |
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Columbus |
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Indiana |
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155 | NE |
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Millersburg |
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Kentucky |
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155 | S |
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Von Braun Observatory |
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Alabama |
Observatory of the Von Braun Astronomical Society. Located in Monte Sano State Park. |
157 | S |
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Huntsville |
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Alabama |
Home of the Von Braun Astronomical Society. |
157 | SE |
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Knoxville |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society (SMAS). |
158 | N |
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Westport |
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Indiana |
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159 | SW |
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Savannah |
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Tennessee |
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160 | SE |
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Starr Mountain |
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Tennessee |
A mountain in the Cherokee National Forest. |
161 | SE |
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Benton |
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Tennessee |
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161 | SE |
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Walker County Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory of NASA's lunar impact monitoring program. |
161 | W |
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Carbondale |
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Illinois |
Home to some members of the Astronomical Association of Southern Illinois. |
162 | E |
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Tunnel Ridge Road |
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Kentucky |
A roadside spot located in Natural Bridge State Resort Park |
162 | SE |
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Maryville |
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Tennessee |
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163 | NW |
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Mount Vernon |
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Illinois |
A town in Jefferson. |
163 | SW |
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Jackson |
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Tennessee |
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165 | N |
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Morgantown |
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Indiana |
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165 | SE |
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Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Campground |
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Tennessee |
Lodge and campground in Tellico Plains. |
165 | SE |
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PS-191 Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
166 | N |
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Hale Hill Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory in the Owen-Putnam State Forest near Spencer. Used by some members of the Indiana Astronomical Society. |
166 | NE |
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Family Astronomers Of Kentucky |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Carlisle. |
166 | S |
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Maxwell Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Scottsboro. |
167 | NW |
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Taylor Dark Sky Site |
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Illinois |
Near Yale. |
167 | NW |
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West Union |
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Illinois |
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167 | SW |
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The Shoals |
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Alabama |
The area around Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals. Home of the Shoals Astronomy Club. |
168 | S |
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Fire Panther Observatory |
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Georgia |
Site of future robotic observatory. |
168 | SE |
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Look Rock |
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Tennessee |
An overlook in the Foothills Parkway used as a public observing site by the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society (SMAS). |
169 | NE |
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CAS Starfield Observatory Dark Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. |
169 | NE |
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England/Idlewild Park |
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Kentucky |
Park in Burlington, KY. Site of public star parties held by volunteers from the Cincinnati Observatory Center (COC). |
170 | NE |
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AIG public observatory |
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Kentucky |
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170 | NE |
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Lincoln Ridge Park |
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Kentucky |
Park in Kenton county. Formerly known as Banklick Woods Park. Site of Star Gazes (public star parties) with the Midwestern Astronomers. |
171 | SE |
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Buck Bald Mountain |
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Tennessee |
A public area at the summit |
171 | SE |
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Doogan's Mountain |
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Georgia |
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172 | NE |
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Hebron |
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Kentucky |
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172 | W |
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Benton |
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Missouri |
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173 | N |
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Franklin |
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Indiana |
A town in Johnson country. |
173 | NE |
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Adams Observing Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site. |
173 | NE |
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Indian Lakes RV Campground |
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Indiana |
An campground near Penntown |
173 | S |
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Emerald Lane Observatory |
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Alabama |
Observatory code 843. Near Decatur. |
173 | SW |
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T.O.M.S. Observatory |
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Mississippi |
AKA Top of Mississippi Skies Observatory. A private observatory somewhere around Pickwick lake. |
174 | E |
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Jefferson City |
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Tennessee |
A town in Jefferson county. |
174 | NE |
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A. J. Jolly Park |
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Kentucky |
Park in Campbell County. |
174 | SE |
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Dalton |
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Georgia |
In Whitfield county. |
175 | SE |
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Cades Cove |
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Tennessee |
Centered on the Cades Cove vistitor's center in Great Smoky Mountains national park. Home of the Cades Cove Star Party held by The Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society. |
176 | E |
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Mossy Creek Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
176 | SE |
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Sassafras Ridge |
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Tennessee |
Actually a point Near Beech Gap overlook located along the Cherohala Skyway close to the border with North Carolina. In Cherokee National Forest. |
176 | W |
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Dyersburg |
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Tennessee |
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176 | W |
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Notre Dame Regional High School Observatory |
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Missouri |
Observatory of NDRHS in Cape Girardeau. |
177 | N |
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Goethe Link Observatory |
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Indiana |
of Indiana University. Also the location of the Tanager Hill Observatory. In Brooklyn(IN). |
177 | NE |
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Blue Creek Observing Site |
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Indiana |
A private observing site somewhere around Sunman. |
177 | NE |
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Blackhole Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory in Mason. |
177 | S |
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Lookout Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Mentone. Sometimes used by the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
178 | N |
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Oakley Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Near Terre Haute |
178 | N |
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Shelbyville |
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Indiana |
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179 | N |
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Terre Haute |
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Indiana |
A town in Vigo county. |
179 | S |
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White House Observatory |
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Alabama |
Near Moulton |
179 | SE |
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Wears Valley |
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Tennessee |
A community in Sevier County. |
179 | W |
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Fruitland |
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Missouri |
A town in Cape Girardeau county. |
180 | E |
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Hazard |
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Kentucky |
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180 | NE |
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Cincinnati |
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Ohio |
Home of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. |
180 | NW |
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Alma |
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Illinois |
A town in Marion county. |