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Sandy Flats Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Roseneath. |
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Sandy Lake |
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Ontario |
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Sandy McNabb Campground |
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Alberta |
Campground in Sheep River Provincial Park. |
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Sandy Point Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
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Sanford |
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Florida |
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Sanikiluaq |
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Nunavut |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
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Santa Margarita Lake |
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California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
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Santee |
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South Carolina |
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Santee State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Santee. |
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Saranac Lake Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Saranac Lake. |
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Sarasota |
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Florida |
Home of the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers (LGDSO). |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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Sarles |
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North Dakota |
7 miles west of Townsite. |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
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Saskatchewan Beach |
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Saskatchewan |
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Saskatoon |
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Saskatchewan |
Home of the RASC Saskatoon Centre. |
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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. |
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Sauk Mountain Overlook |
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Washington |
Overlook near Sauk Mountain Trail. |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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Savala Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory somewhere around Lexington. |
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Savannah |
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Georgia |
Home of the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association |
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Savannah |
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Tennessee |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
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Sawyer Observatory |
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Maine |
An observatory of the Downeast Amateur Astronomers "Americas most easterly observatory" in Pembroke, Maine. |
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Sayre |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers Athens and Waverly. |
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Scappoose |
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Oregon |
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Scarborough |
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Ontario |
A home of the University of Toronto Scarborough.. |
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Scenic |
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South Dakota |
A town near Badlands National Park. |
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Scenic Vista Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Columbiana County Park District. An observing site of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Schaefer Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg. |
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Scharff Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Walnut Springs. |
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Schoonover Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory staffed by members of the Lima Astronomical Society. Near Lima. |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
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Schroon Lake |
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New York |
A town and lake in Essex county. |
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Schumann Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Middlesex County. Also used by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers. |
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Scofield State Park |
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Utah |
Centered on the campground at Scofield State Park. |
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Scopehill Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Fort Scott. |
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Scott's Observatory |
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Florida |
Near Palmetto. |
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ScottNC Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
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Scottsbluff |
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Nebraska |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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Scranton |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomy Club of the University of Scranton. |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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ScrubGrass Campgrounds |
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Arkansas |
A primitive campground near White River National Wildlife Refuge. |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
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Sea Rim State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
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Seabeck |
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Washington |
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Seagrape Drive |
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Florida |
A public road and site of Night Sky & Astronomy Programs. Held in the Big Cypress National Preserve with the help of the Everglades Astronomical Society and the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. No overnight camping. |
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Seagrave Memorial Observatory |
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Rhode Island |
Near N. Scituate. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomical Society of Rhode Island |
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Seaman Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
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Searcy |
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Arkansas |
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Seattle |
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Washington |
Home of the Seattle Astronomical Society and the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society (BEAS). |
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Seawall Campground |
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Maine |
Campground near Southwest Harbor. |
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Seaway Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Cardinal. |
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Sechelt |
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British Columbia |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
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Sedalia |
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Missouri |
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Seddon's Corner |
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Manitoba |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
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Seguin Outdoor Learning Center |
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Texas |
Non-profit edcuation center for the natural sciences. Near East Seguin. |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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Selu Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of Radford University. Near Radford. |
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Seminary Hill Observatory |
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New Hampshire |
Near West Lebanon. |
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Seminole |
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Texas |
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Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Comstock. (432) 292-4464. |
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Seminole State College Star Range |
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Florida |
A gun range of Seminole State College used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Near Geneva. |
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Seneca City Park |
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Kansas |
Park in Seneca. |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
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Sept-\xceles |
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Quebec |
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Sequim |
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Washington |
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Serena |
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Illinois |
A town in La Salle county. |
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Serenity Hill Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory. |
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Serenity Way Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Denton. |
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Sesquicentennial State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Columbia. |
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Seti DS Observatory |
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Louisiana |
A private observatory. |
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Seven Mile Ridge Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Little Switzerland. |
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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
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Seward |
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Kansas |
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Sewell |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Rowan College at Gloucester County Stargazers |
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Shades State Park |
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Indiana |
site of star parties held by the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society |
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Shadowlands Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Charleston. |
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Shady Grove Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory north of McAlester. |
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Shaggy Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Harriman. |
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Shallotte |
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North Carolina |
A town in Brunswick county. |
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Shamrock Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
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Shangri-La Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Lyle. |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
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Sharbot Lake |
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Ontario |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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Shaver Recreation Center |
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South Carolina |
AKA Shaver Complex. A Recreation center in Seneca. |
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Shaw Lake |
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Alberta |
A day-use area within Lakeland Provincial Park. The park is a . |
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Shawinigan |
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Quebec |
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Shawnigan Lake School Observatory |
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British Columbia |
Observatory of Shawnigan Lake School in the town of Shawinigan Lake, BC. |
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Shediac |
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New Brunswick |
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Shediac River Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
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Sheep Hill Observatory |
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New Jersey |
An observatory of the Sheep Hill Astronomical Association. Near Boonton. |
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Sheerness Lake |
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Alberta |
Near Hanna. |
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Sheet Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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Shelburne |
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Ontario |
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Shelby |
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Montana |
A town in Toole county. |
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Shelbyville |
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Indiana |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
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Sheldrake |
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Quebec |
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Shell Point |
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Florida |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
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Shenandoah County Park |
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Virginia |
A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
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Shepherd's Rest |
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Missouri |
A private observing field for the International 60mm Telescope Club. |
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Shepherds Lair Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private Observatory near Estacada. |
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Sherbrooke |
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Quebec |
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Sheridan |
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Oregon |
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Sheridan |
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Wyoming |
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Sheridan Lake |
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British Columbia |
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Sherman |
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Texas |
Home of Austin College. |
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Shiloh School Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Shiloh School Astrophotography Club sponsored by Northumberland Preservation Inc. |
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Shiloh Station Road |
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Illinois |
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Shinnecock Hills Golf Club |
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New York |
A golf course. |
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Shipshewana |
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Indiana |
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Shired Island |
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Florida |
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Shoal Lake |
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Manitoba |
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Shooting Star Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory. |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
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Show-Me-Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Alton. |
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Shreveport |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. Where Arkansas, Lousiana and Texas meet. (aka ArkLaTex) |
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Shreveport Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Observatory used by Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. |
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Sibley State Park |
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Minnesota |
State park near New London,MN. |
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Sideroad 10D |
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Ontario |
A spot on Sideroad 10D, in Grey county. |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
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Sierra la Rana |
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Texas |
Ranch and dark-sky real estate development near Alpine. |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
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Sights Above Private Observatory |
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Connecticut |
A private observatory near Middletown. |
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Sigmund and Albert's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of some members of the Texas Astronomical Society. Near Sachse. |
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Sigoglin Hills Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Paris, KY. |
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Silent Lake |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park |
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Siloam Springs |
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Arkansas |
A site of the C.A.S.E.. Near Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. |
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Silver Bell Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
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Silver Creek Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Morganton. |
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Silver Moonlight Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
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Silver Sands State Park |
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Connecticut |
State park near Milford. Used by the Astronomical Society of New Haven |
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Silverton |
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Oregon |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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Silverwood Lake |
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California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
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Simcoe |
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Ontario |
Home of the North Shore Erie Amateur Astronomers. |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
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Sioux City |
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Iowa |
In Woodbury county. |
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Sioux Falls |
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South Dakota |
Home of the Tri-State Astronomical Society. |
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Sioux Lookout |
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Ontario |
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Sirius Astronomical Observatory |
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Connecticut |
A private observatory in Glastonbury. |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Almont. |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
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Sisk Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Franklin. |
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Sisters Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory near the town of Sisters. |
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Site "M" |
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Illinois |
A site of the Sangamon Astronomical Society.Near Ashland. |
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Site d'observation Chemin Jordan |
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Quebec |
Un site d'observation priv\xe9. |
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Site d'observation de Charles Desjardins |
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Quebec |
Site d'observation du Club des Astronomes Amateurs de Sherbrooke |
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Site d'observation de Lebel-sur-Qu\xe9villon |
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Quebec |
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Site d'observation de St-F\xe9lix d'Otis |
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Quebec |
Site d'observation du Club d'Astronomie SIRIUS. |
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Sitka |
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Alaska |
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Sitkum |
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Oregon |
A village in Coos County. |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
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Skunk Bay |
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Washington |
Near Hansville. |
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Skunk Ridge Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near Vevay. Note this chart uses DST. |
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Sky Bright Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory. |
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Sky Dancer Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Sipe Springs. |
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Sky Hound Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
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Sky Meadows State Park |
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Virginia |
A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
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Sky Pony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
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Sky Retreat at Westwater |
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Utah |
A private observing site. |
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SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |
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New Mexico |
A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
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SkyShed Observatories |
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Ontario |
A manufacturer of observatories |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |