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SkyTitan Observatory 1 |
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Oklahoma |
SkyTitan's main observatory. |
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SkyWatch Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private obseratory near Hartsgrove. |
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SkyWatcher Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory. |
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SkyWatcher Ranch |
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Texas |
A private ranch. Public by appointment only. |
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Skyfall Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Pinehurst. |
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Skyline Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
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Skyline Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Steamboat Springs. |
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Skyline Rd |
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Oregon |
A spot on Skyline road near Obrist road, south-west of the Dalles. |
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Skymont Scout Reservation |
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Tennessee |
A scout camp. |
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Skyview Observatory |
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Texas |
An observatory of Texas Tech University. Near Shallowater. About 11 miles from Lubbock. |
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Skywalker Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory somewhere around Roosevelt Lake. |
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Skywalker Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Lawrenceburg |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
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Slave Lake |
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Alberta |
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Sleaford Observatory |
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Saskatchewan |
Observatory site of the Saskatoon RASC Centre. |
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Slemon Park |
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Prince Edward Island |
Near Summerside, which is home of the Athena Community Astronomy Club. |
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Slidell |
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Louisiana |
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Slippery Falls Boy Scout Ranch |
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Oklahoma |
A boy scout ranch of the Last Frontier Council. |
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Smiley's Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park and home of the Nova East Star Party. |
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park |
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Virginia |
State Park and home of regular star parties. |
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Smith Observing Site |
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Illinois |
Near Round Lake Beach and about 15 miles west of Waukegan. |
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Smithers |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the RASC Prince George Centre. |
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Smiths Falls |
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Ontario |
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Smithsferry Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory. |
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Smithsonian NASM Public Observatory |
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DC |
AKA Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Public Observatory. In Washington. |
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Smithville |
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Tennessee |
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Smithville Reservoir |
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Missouri |
Forecast covers the surround parks: Bauman Park, Crows Creek Park, Camp Branch Park, Little Platte Park and \tSmiths Fork Park and the nearby town of Smithville. |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
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Smoky Mountain Stargaze |
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North Carolina |
Star party. |
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Snobie Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory in Bear, DE. |
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Snoqualmie Point Park |
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Washington |
City Park adjacent to the Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead. Used by the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society and the Seattle Astronomical Society. |
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Snow College Planetarium |
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Utah |
Planetarium of Snow College in Ephraim, UT. |
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Snow King Mountain |
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Wyoming |
Ski area near Jackson, WY. |
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Snow Lake |
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Manitoba |
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Snow Moon Camp Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
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Soapstone Prairie Natural Area |
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Colorado |
A natural area used as an observing and starparty site by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS). Contact NCAS before use. |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
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Solarity Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
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Solebury Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory on Solebury Mountain. Also near Washington Crossing State Park. |
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Solis Lacus Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Binghamton. |
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Solon |
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Ohio |
Used by some members of the Chagrin Valley Astonomical Society |
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Somerton Creek |
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Virginia |
Near Somerton. |
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Sommers-Bausch Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the University of Colorado in Boulder. |
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Sommet du Mont Tremblant |
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Quebec |
Tremblant sous les \xe9toiles>. |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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Souris |
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Manitoba |
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Sourland Mountain Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private site near Hopewell. |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
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South Bootlegger Campground |
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Montana |
Campground in Toole county. |
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South Bratt Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Bratt. |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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South Cushing |
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Maine |
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South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center |
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New York |
AKA SoFo. |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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South Hill |
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Virginia |
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South Lake Norman |
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North Carolina |
Forecast covers the southern half of Lake Norman . |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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South Llano River State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Junction 76849. (325) 446-3994. |
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South Mountain |
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Ontario |
A site used by the OAOG. |
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South Nation Space Station |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Jessups falls. |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
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South Range |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Hilgrove, North Range and Amirault's Corners. |
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South Tamworth Observatory |
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New Hampshire |
A private observatory of a member of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. In South Tamworth. |
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Southern Alberta Star Party |
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Alberta |
Star party held by the Medicine Hat Astronomy Club. Held at the Whispering Pines Camp. |
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Southern Maine Astronomers Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Southern Maine Astronomers near cumberland. |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
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Southington Observatory |
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Connecticut |
A private observatory in Southington. |
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Southport |
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North Carolina |
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Southwest Corner Mountain |
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Washington |
A private observing site somewhere around Brewster. |
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Southwest Montana Astronomical Society |
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Montana |
Astronomy club located in Bozeman. |
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Southwind Observatory |
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Connecticut |
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Space Center Houston |
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Texas |
Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
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Space Hut Observatory |
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Alberta |
A private observatory somewhere around Cooking Lake. |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
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Spanish Fork |
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Utah |
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Sparta |
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Tennessee |
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Spartanburg |
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South Carolina |
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Sparwood |
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British Columbia |
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Spencer |
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West Virginia |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
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Spenco Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near Mt Vernon. |
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Sperry Observatory |
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New Jersey |
An observatory of the Amateur Astronomers, Inc. on the campus of Union County College in Cranford. |
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Spider Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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Spiral Gateway Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory in northern Coffey County. |
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Spirit Lake |
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Idaho |
A town, and a lake, in Kootenai county. |
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Spirit River Observatory |
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Alberta |
A private observatory somewhere around Spirit River. |
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Split Mountain Campground |
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Utah |
Campgorund in Dinosaur National Monument. |
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Split Rock Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ardoch. |
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Spodue Lookout |
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Oregon |
A fire tower lookout in Fremont-Winema National Forest. |
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Spokane |
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Washington |
Home of the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
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Spotted-Tail Observatory |
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Nebraska |
A private observatory of a member of the Panhandle Astronomy Club. Near Scottsbluff. |
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Spradlin Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. (New position 2003-3-24) |
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Sprague |
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Manitoba |
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Spray |
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Oregon |
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Spring City Park |
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Tennessee |
Park in Spring City. |
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Spring Gulch |
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Colorado |
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale. |
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Spring Hill School Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory at the site of a former school. Near Drumbo Blandford-Blenheim. |
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Spring Hope Observing Site |
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North Carolina |
A private observing site outside of the town of Spring Hope. |
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Spring Mountain Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
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Spring Ridge Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory. |
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Springdale |
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Newfoundland |
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Springfield |
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Massachusetts |
A town in Hampden county. |
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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
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Springlake Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory. |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
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Springwater Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
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Sproat Lake (east) |
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British Columbia |
For the eastern half of Sproat lake on Vancouver island. |
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Spruce Knob Mountain Center |
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West Virginia |
A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak. |
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Spruce Ridge Observatory |
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British Columbia |
A private observatory near Cranbrook. |
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Spruce Woods Provincial Park |
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Manitoba |
Provincial Park designated as an Internationa Dark Sky Preserve. |
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Squamish |
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British Columbia |
Centered on a public spot called Cattermole Slough. Forecast also covers Britannia Beach. |
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Squirrel Cove |
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British Columbia |
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Squirrel Valley Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory. |
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St Albans City |
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Vermont |
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St Catharines |
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Ontario |
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St Clairsville |
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Ohio |
Home of the NOVAE astronomy club. |
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St Croix Falls |
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Wisconsin |
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St George Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Near Schiever. |
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St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu |
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Quebec |
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St-Placide |
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Quebec |
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St-Val\xe9rien-de-Milton |
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Quebec |
Un endroit de La soci\xe9t\xe9 d'astronomie de Montr\xe9al. |
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St-\xc9lie-de-Caxton |
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Quebec |
Club d'astronomie Jupiter |
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St. Andrews |
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New Brunswick |
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St. Anthony |
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Newfoundland |
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St. Clair Shores |
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Michigan |
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St. Croix Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the RASC Halifax Centre. Forecast also covers the nearby Nova East star party. |
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St. F.X. Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the Physics Department of St. Francis Xavier University. Near Antigonish. |
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St. James Plantation |
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North Carolina |
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St. Johns County Fairgrounds Overflow Parking |
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Florida |
A site used by the Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC). |
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St. Louis |
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Missouri |
Home of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. |
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St. Malo Provincial Park |
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Manitoba |
Provincial park near St. Malo. |
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St. Mary Visitor Center |
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Montana |
In Glacier National Park. |
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St. Peter's |
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Nova Scotia |
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St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park |
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Florida |
State park near Vero Beach. |
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St. Thomas |
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Ontario |
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St.John's |
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Newfoundland |
Home of the RASC St.Johns Centre. |
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Stacy's Stellar Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near Webb lake. |
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Stafford |
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Virginia |
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Stage Line Ranch |
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Washington |
A private ranch with camping. |
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Stake Lake Observatory |
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British Columbia |
An observatory of the Kamloops Astronomical Society. |
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Stamford |
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Connecticut |
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Stamford |
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New York |
Home of Stamford Central School. |
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Stamford Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Fairfield County Astronomical Society. |
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Stampede |
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Alaska |
Stampede corridor near the northeast corner of Denali National Park & Preserve. |
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Standeford and Andreas Observatories |
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Minnesota |
Observatories of Minnesota State University, Mankato |
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Standing Stone Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
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Stanley |
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Idaho |
In the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. |
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Stansbury Park Observatory Complex (SPOC) |
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Utah |
SPOC is the Salt Lake Astronomical Society's observatory, located at the north end of Stansbury Park. |
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Star |
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Mississippi |
The town of Star, that is. |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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Star City Observing Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site in Prestonsburg. |
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Star Corral Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
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Star Dogged Moon Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Keystone Heights. |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
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Star Island |
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New Hampshire |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
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Star Lake Observatory |
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Mississippi |
A private observatory somewhere around McComb. |
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Star Valley |
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Wyoming |
Star Valley is the nickname for the small chain of towns in the Salt River range bordering Wyoming and Idaho. Covers the towns of Etna, Freedom, Thane, Bedford, Grover, Alpine, and Alpine Junction. |
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Star Watcher Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Long Island. |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
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StarGlider Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Gibsonia. |
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StarHome Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near Stacy. |
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StarHub Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Site of observatory located near the Neuse Nature Center in Kinston. |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
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Starbrite Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Davie. |
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Starburst Meadows Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in Brunswick. |
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Stardom Observatory |
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New Jersey |
A private observatory in Mt Holly. |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
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Starfest |
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Ontario |
A starparty held near Mount Forest. |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
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Stargaizer Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
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Stargate 4173 at Grimaldi Tower |
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New York |
A private observatory near Poughqaug. |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Washington |
Future site of a private observatory on Camano Island. |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
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Stargazer's Field Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
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Starhoo Observatory |
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Massachusetts |
A private observatory near Lakeville. |
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Stark Bayou Observatory |
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Mississippi |
A private observatory near Ocean Springs. |
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Starlifter Observatory |
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Vermont |
A private observatory. |
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Starlight Cascade Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Yarker. |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Indiana |
A private observatory near the town of Starlight. |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Delaware |
A private observatory somewhere around Glasgow. |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |