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A & O Farm |
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Ohio |
Observing site used by the Mid-Ohio Valley Astronomy Club. Near Parkersburg. |
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AAAA Galway |
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New York |
An observing site of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. Near Galway. |
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AACC Astronomy Lab |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Anne Arundel Community College, and home of the AACC Astronomy Club. |
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ACT Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
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ARGUS Dark Sky Site |
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Indiana |
A site of the Wabash County Astronomical Society(WCAS). |
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ASKC Dark Site |
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Missouri |
A private dark-sky observing site owned by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Home of the Heart of America Star Party (HOASP). Near Butler. |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Abbotsford |
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British Columbia |
Home of a dark-sky preserve which is the main observing site of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. Forecast also covers Mission. |
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Adams Ranch Dark Sky Site |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Tulsa Astronomy Club. |
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Addison Oaks Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Oakland County Astronomy Club in Addison Oaks county park. |
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Alafia River State Park |
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Florida |
State Park used as a secondary observing site by the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
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Albany |
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New York |
Home of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. |
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Alberta Star Party |
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Alberta |
Star party held by the RASC Calgary Centre at the Starland Recreational Area. Near Morrin. |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
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Alibates Flint Quarries Visitor Center |
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Texas |
Vistor center of the Alibates Flint Quaries, national park near Fritch, TX. Members of the Amarillo Astronomy Club observe from the nearby boat ramp to Meredith Lake. ("Former" because it has dried up. |
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Alkali |
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Nevada |
An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
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AllSky Camera - 108 Mile Ranch |
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British Columbia |
An all-sky camera operated by the RASC Prince George Centre and the British Columbia Meteor Network. Near town of 108 Mile Ranch. |
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AllSky Camera - Tatla Lake |
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British Columbia |
An all-sky camera operated by the RASC Prince George Centre and the British Columbia Meteor Network. Near Tatla Lake |
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Allison's Woods |
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North Carolina |
An observing site of the Piedmont Amateur Astronomers. Near Turnersburg. |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
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Amarillo |
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Texas |
Home of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
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Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton |
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New Jersey |
AAAP is based in Princeton |
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Ames |
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Iowa |
Home of the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers. |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
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Anderson Observatory |
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Virginia |
AKA Nicholas R. Anderson Observatory of VirginiaTech's physics department. Used and maintained by the Astronomy Club of Virginia Tech. In Blacksburg. |
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Anna Maria College |
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Massachusetts |
Used as an observing site by the Aldrich Astronomical Society. Near Paxton. |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatory (MPC 460) of the Red River Astronomy Club. South-west of Center Point. |
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Area 63 |
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Florida |
A public rest area used by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Named after mile marker 63 on highway I75. The SFAA has obtained a permit to use the rest area for club observing events on specific dates. |
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Artist Point |
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Washington |
At the end of Hwy 542 near Mt Baker Ski Area in North Cascades National Park. Used by the Whatcom Association of Celestial Observers. |
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Ashcroft |
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British Columbia |
A site of the Kamloops Astronomical Society. |
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Asheville |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Asheville. |
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Ashton Observatory |
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Iowa |
Observatory of the Des Moines Astronomical Society. Near Baxter. |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
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Astronomers by Necessity |
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Texas |
A dark sky astronomy and nature retreat located 100 miles west of Fort Worth |
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Astronomy Club of Akron Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Akron |
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Athens |
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Ohio |
Home of the South East Ohio Astronomical Society and Ohio University. |
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Atlanta |
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Georgia |
Home of the Atlanta Astronomy Club and Bradley Observatory of Agnes Scott College. |
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Auburn-Opelika Airport |
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Alabama |
Auburn is home to the Auburn Astronomical Society. |
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Augusta |
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Georgia |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Augusta. |
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Aurora Center |
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South Dakota |
Used as an observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Austin |
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Texas |
Home of the Austin Astronomical Society |
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BRAC Ivy Hill Site |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. |
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BRAS Dark Sky Site |
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Louisiana |
Observing site of the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
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Bad Wolf Ranch |
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Texas |
An observing site of the Austin Astronomical Society . |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
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Bald Butte Observing Site |
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Idaho |
Private property. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
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Ballreich Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory at Camp Hertzer. Site of public observing held by the Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomy Club (SVAAC). Also used by physics students at Heidelberg College. Near Tiffin. |
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Balsam Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
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Baltic Corners |
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Ontario |
Main observing site of the SD&G Backyard Astronomers Club. South of the Village of Dunvegan, east from Maxville and west of Alexandria. |
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Baltimore |
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Maryland |
Home of the Baltimore Astronomical Society. |
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Bartlesville |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Bartlesville Astronomical Society.In Washington county. |
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Bath Nature Preseve |
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Ohio |
Nature preserve and observing site of the Summit County Astronomy Club. |
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Batsto |
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New Jersey |
An observing site of the West Jersey Astronomical Society. |
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Bayfield |
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Ontario |
Centered on the field of the Bayfield Agricultural Society Grounds which is site of public star parties held by the West Coast Astronomers. |
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Bays Mountain Park |
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Tennessee |
City park with astronomy programs. Site of the Bays Mountain Observatory, and home of the Bays Mountain Astronomy Club. Near Kingsport. |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
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Beaufort |
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South Carolina |
Home of the Beaufort Amateur Astronomers. |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
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Belleplain State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site of the South Jersey Star Party by the South Jersey Astronomy Club |
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Belleville |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Belleville Centre |
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Bellevue Observatory |
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Quebec |
Obsevatory of the RASC Montreal Centre. Located at Morgan Arboretum, Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue. |
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Bellingham |
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Washington |
Home of the Whatcom Association of Celestial Observers. |
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Belmont |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Belmont Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. Affiliated with the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. |
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Berry Creek |
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Alberta |
Used by some memembers of the RASC Edmonton Centre. |
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Big Bend Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory of a member of the RASC London Centre. |
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Big Blue Observatory |
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Missouri |
An observatory of the Eastern Missouri Dark sky Observers (EMDSO). |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Big Sky Observatory Site |
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Alberta |
An observatory of the Big Sky Astronomical Society. |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
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Bill Sadowski Park |
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Florida |
A park in Palmetto Bay, used for public outreach by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
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Biolab Boat Ramp |
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Florida |
Public boat ramp parking lot. Used as an observing site by members of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers, the Brevard Astronomical Societyand a few million mosquitos. |
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Birmingham |
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Alabama |
Home of the Birmingham Astronomical Society. |
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Birmingham Astronomical Society Observatory |
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Alabama |
AKA BAS Obsevatory. Observatory of the Birmingham Astronomical Society. On Chandler Mountain. |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Blackfoot |
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Alberta |
Blackfoot Lake Staging Area. A site used by the RASC Edmonton Center. |
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Blackwater Falls |
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West Virginia |
A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Blue Mountain |
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Washington |
An observing site used by the Seattle Astronomical Society. Near Spada Reservoir NE of Sultan. |
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Blue Mountain Star Party |
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Oregon |
Used by the Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington. |
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Blue Mountain Vista Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold. |
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BlueBirdsKnoll Observatory |
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Connecticut |
A private observatory of a member of the Astronomical Society of New Haven. |
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Bluefield Ranch |
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Florida |
Ranch of Saint Lucie County. Used as an observing site of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society. |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
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Boise |
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Idaho |
Home of the Boise Astronomical Society. |
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Bonebrake Center of Nature and History |
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Missouri |
Nature center in Salem, MO. Used for observing events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
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Booker |
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Texas |
Home of the Top of Texas Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
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Boundary Bay |
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British Columbia |
A site used by the RASC Vancouver Centre. |
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Bowman Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Greenwich Board of Education and operated by the Astronomical Society of Greenwich. In Greenwich. |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
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Bradley |
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Illinois |
Home of the Kankakee Area StarGazers. |
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Brahmand Darshan Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
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Brasstown Bald |
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Georgia |
Alternative Observing Site Of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. Near Brasstown Bald mountain. |
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Brazosport Planetarium |
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Texas |
A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
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Breezy Point Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. Located at Camp Virgil Tate. |
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Bridgeport |
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Connecticut |
Also covers Stratford, which is home of the Boothe Memorial Astronomical Society. |
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Bridgewater |
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South Dakota |
An observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Broad Creek |
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Maryland |
A Memorial Scout Reservation used, with permission, as a dark-sky site by the Harford County Astronomical Society. |
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Brookings |
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South Dakota |
Home of the Brookings Regional Astronomy Club. In Brookings county. |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
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Buck Hall Recreation Centre |
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South Carolina |
Recreation area on Bulls Bay near McClellanville. |
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Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife preserve used by the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
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Burke Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Observatory of King College. Also meeting place of the Bristol Astronomy Club. In Bristol. |
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Burlington |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Alamance County. |
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Burwash |
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Ontario |
An observing site of the Greater Sudbury Amateur Astronomers. |
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C.M. Crockett Park |
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Virginia |
A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland. |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
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CAS Starfield Observatory Dark Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. |
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CF Phelps WMA |
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Virginia |
A wildlife mangement area used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
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CFAS |
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North Carolina |
An observing site of the Cape Fear Astronomical Society. About six miles from Burgaw. |
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CFAS Ocala Forest Site |
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Florida |
An observing site in the Ocala State forest. Currently limited to members of Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
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CNYAC Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Central New York Astronomy Club. |
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COG Observing Site |
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Maine |
Observing site of the Celestial Observers Guild (COG). Near Skowhegan. |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
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Cabot Head |
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Ontario |
Chart is centered on the site of the Bruce Peninsula Star Party, aka StarFeast, but also covers the Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park which is a dark sky preserve. In the Bruce penninsula. |
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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. |
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Cahas Mountain Overlook |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Star City Astronomy Network and the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. At milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
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Calgary |
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Alberta |
Home of the RASC Calgary Centre. |
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Calhoun County Park |
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West Virginia |
A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville. |
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Camden Lake |
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Ontario |
A public wildlife area used by the Kingston RASC. |
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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. |
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Camp Crosley/WAS Observatory |
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Indiana |
A observatory of the Warsaw Astronomical Society(WAS). Located at Camp Crosley. |
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Camp Delany |
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Washington |
A campground in the Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park. Home of the Olympic Astronomical Society (OAS) Camp Delany Star Party. |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
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Camp McGregor Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory, at Camp McGregor, of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Also site of star parties held by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
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Camp Opemikon |
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Ontario |
Centered on the overflow parking lot, accross the road from Scout Camp Opemikon. The parking lot is used as casual observing site from some observers from Ottawa as it doesn't require entry to the camp. |
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Campbell Valley Regional Park |
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British Columbia |
park used by some members of the RASC Vancouver Centre. |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
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Cape Jellison |
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Maine |
In Penboscot bay. Some members of the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers observe in the area. |
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Cape Lookout National Seashore |
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North Carolina |
Centered on the Harker's Island portion of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, which is an Internationa Dark Sky Park. Used as a dark sky site and outreach site by the Crystal Coast Stargazers. |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
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Caprock Canyons State Park |
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Texas |
A state park used for star parties by the South Plains Astronomy Club and the Texas Tech Astronomy Club. Near Quitaque. |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
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Carlyle Lake |
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Illinois |
A site on the south-east shore of Carlyle Lake. Near the town of Carlyle. Used by members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society and the River Bend Astronomy Club. |
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Carolina Beach State Park |
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North Carolina |
State park used by the North Carolina Statewide Star Party and site of public observing sessions by the Cape Fear Astronomical Society. |
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Carp Library / Diefenbunker |
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Ontario |
Library and cold-war museum used for public star parties by the Ottawa RASC. |
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Carpenter Museum |
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Massachusetts |
Museum and home of the Astronomical Society of Southern New England(ASSNE). |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
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Carr Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Toronto RASC. Near Collingwood |
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Carranza Field |
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New Jersey |
An observing site of the Carranza Field Astronomers. |
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Casper |
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Wyoming |
Home of the Central Wyoming Astronomical Society. |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
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Caumsett State Park |
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New York |
State park and altnernate public-observing site of the Amateur Observers' Society of New York. In Lloyd Neck, Huntington. |
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Cedar Knoll Observatory |
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Kentucky |
A private obsrevatory of a member of the West Kentucky Amateur Astronomers. |
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Central Washington University Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of Central Washington University and site of star parites held by the CWU Astronomy Club. In Ellensburg. |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
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Chain Lake Provincial Park |
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Alberta |
Provincial park used by some members of the RASC Calgary Centre. |
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Chamberlin Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Univerity of Denver. Site of public observing held by the Denver Astronomical Society. |
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Champaign Star Gazers Observing Site |
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Ohio |
About 9 miles from Urbana. |
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Champaign/Urbana Astronomical Society Observatory |
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Illinois |
An observatory of the CUAS. |
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Chandler Mountain |
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Alabama |
Home of the AAA Observers. |
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Charles Douglas Observatory |
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Missouri |
A public outreach observatory. Located at ICStars Ranch which is also site used by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Near Warrensburg. |
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Charles E. Daniel Observatory |
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South Carolina |
Observatory of the Roper Mountain Science Center. Site of star parties held by the Roper Mountain Astronomers. |
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Charlie Elliott WLC |
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Georgia |
A wild life center, near Mansfield, used as a dark sky site by the Charlie Elliott Chapter of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
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Charlotte |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. |
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Cheddar Ranch Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. |
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Cherry Grove |
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Minnesota |
An observing site of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
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Chestnut Ridge Park |
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West Virginia |
A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club. |
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Cheyenne |
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Wyoming |
Home of the Cheyenne Astronomical Society. |
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Chicago |
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Illinois |
Home of the Chicago Astronomical Society. |
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Chicken Roost |
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Texas |
A private site of The San Antionio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
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Chiefland Astronomy Village |
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Florida |
Home of the Chiefland Astronomers |
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Chilliwack Lake |
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British Columbia |
Used by some members of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. |
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Chippokes Plantation State Park |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Surry |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
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Cincinnati |
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Ohio |
Home of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. |
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Cincinnati Astronomical Society Dark Sky Site |
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Ohio |
A dark-sky site of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. Near Peebles. |
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Claiborne West Park |
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Texas |
Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
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Clarkson Observatory |
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New York |
AKA the Reynolds Astronomical Observatory. Observatory of \tClarkson University in Potsdam. \tAlso home of the Clarkson Stargazers. |
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Claude |
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Texas |
A site used by the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
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Clayton |
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South Dakota |
An observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club near Clayton |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
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Clyde Sachtleben Observatory |
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Nebraska |
Observatory of Hastings College. Used for students and public viewing. Also used by members of the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers. |
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Cobleskill |
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New York |
Used by the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. |
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Cold Creek Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
Conservation area used as an observing site by the York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club. |
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Coleman Landing |
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Florida |
AKA \xa0Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks Recreation Area. A Polk county campground and rv park.. \xa0 A dark sky site used by the Polk County Astronomical Society. |
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Colliers Mills WMA |
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New Jersey |
A Wildlife Mangement Area used by the Monmouth Mobile Observers Group. |
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Colorado National Monument |
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Colorado |
Centered on Bookcliff View Picnic Area in the Colorado National Monument. Site of the Colorado West Star Party of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club (WCAC). |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
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Colton |
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South Dakota |
An observing site of the South East South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Columbus |
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Ohio |
Home of The Columbus Astronomical Society |
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Conestogo Lake |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Kiitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
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Congaree National Park |
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South Carolina |
This chart is centered on a parking area of Congaree National Park. Used by the Midlands Astronomy Club. |
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Connecticut Star Party |
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Connecticut |
**New Location for 2016***. A star party held by the The Astronomical Society of New Haven. Held at Ed Strang Scout Reservation. |
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Corvallis |
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Oregon |
Home of the Heart of the Valley Astronomers. |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
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Council Bluffs Recreational Area |
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Missouri |
Recreation area near Council Bluffs Lake. This CSC is centered on a clearing in the campground. Used by the St. Louis Astronomical Society, the Saint Charles Observers With Light and the Eastern Missouri Dark Sky Observers. |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Cox Field |
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Georgia |
Dark Sky site of the Flint River Astronomy Club. Near Williamson. |
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Coyle Field |
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New Jersey |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area, the S*T*A*R Astronomy Society, and the Willingboro Astronomical Society. |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
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Craven E Williams Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Observatory of Garner Webb University. Also a meeting place of the Cleveland County Astronomical Society. Near Boiling Springs. |
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Crest Airpark Astro-Shack |
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Washington |
A private observatory of a member of the Eastside Astronomical Society. |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
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Culver's Urban Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club. In Milton. |
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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. |
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Cypress Hills Dark-Sky Preserve - SSSP |
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Saskatchewan |
Interprovincial Park and dark-sky preserve. Home of the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party. |
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D'Auria Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
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DSO - Upham |
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New Mexico |
An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
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Dallas |
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Texas |
Home of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
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Damariscotta River Association |
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Maine |
A conservation land trust used as star party site by the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
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Danbury |
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Connecticut |
Home of the Student Astronomy Club at Western Connecticut State University. Also covers Ridgefield, Brewster and Newtown. |
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Danville Conservation Area |
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Missouri |
Conservation area used by members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. |
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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. |
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Darling Hill Observatory |
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New York |
Obsevatory of the Syracuse Astronomical Society. Near Tully. |
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Davin Observatory |
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Saskatchewan |
Observatory of the Regina RASC |
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Davis Creek Reservoir |
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Nebraska |
A resevoir used by the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers. |
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Dayton |
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Ohio |
Home of the Miami Valley Astronomical Society and their Apollo Observatory. |
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Dean Memorial Observatory |
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Iowa |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers of Cental Iowa. Located at Green Castle Recreation Area in Marshall County. |
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Decatur Area Astronomy Club |
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Illinois |
An observing site of the Decatur Area Astronomy Club at Friends Creek County Park. 20 miles NE of Decatur. |
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Dedication Point |
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Idaho |
Interpretive trail and overlook used by the Boise Astronomical Society. |
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Deep River |
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Ontario |
Home of the Deep River Astronomy Club. |
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DeepSkyEye Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory offering deep sky tours. Located near Quinan. Owned by a member of the RASC Halifax centre. |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |
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Dick Clark Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future observatory site of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
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Dirt Hills and Cactus Hills |
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Saskatchewan |
Hills formed by glaciers. Used by the Cactus & Dirt Hills Amateur Astronomers. |
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Dixon Ball Field |
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New Mexico |
A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon. |
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Dixon Lomax Memorial Observing Site |
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South Carolina |
Private observing site used by the Clemson Area Amateur Astronomers. Somewhere around Longcreek. |
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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). |
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Dr. T. K. Lawless Park |
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Michigan |
Park and site of the Michiana Star Party held by the Michiana Astronomical Society. Near Vandalia. |
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Draper Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. Near Hastings-on-Hudson. |
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Dreamstead Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society. |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
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ELAC-Stanleigh |
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Ontario |
A site of the Elliot Lake Astronomy Club. A few km north of Elliot Lake. |
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ES Fox Observatory (BAS/BOEC) |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Bluewater Astronomical Society located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre of the Bluewater District School Board. The BOEC is a dark-sky preserve. |
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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center |
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Minnesota |
Environmental Center used as a star party site by the Rochester Astronomy Club.. Near Lanesboro |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Texas |
An observatory of the Austin Astronomical Society. Located in Canyon of the Eagles, on Lake Buchanan, near Burnet |
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East Central Community College |
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Mississippi |
Centered on field of East Central Community College(ECCC) in Decatur, MS. Used as an observing site by the ECCC Astronomy Club. |
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Eastern Florida State College |
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Florida |
College . A Meeting place of the Brevard Astronomical Society. In Cocoa. |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Echo Bluff State Park |
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Missouri |
State park north of Eminence. Affiliated with the Dent County Astronomers. |
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Eckley Miners' Village |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society. |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
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Edmonton |
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Alberta |
Home of the RASC Edmonton Centre and the TELUS World of Science - Edmonton, science center and observatory. |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
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El Rito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College. Also used by the El Valle Astronomers. |
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Elizabeth Ridge |
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Utah |
Located on national forest land. Occaisonally used by the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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Colorado |
In Curecanti National Recreation Area which is an International Dark Sky Park. Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Forecast covers the western third of Currecanti. |
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Elk Forest |
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Maryland |
A wildlife managment area used by the Delmarva Stargazers |
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Elk Horn Observatory |
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Virginia |
Observatory of the Echo Ridge Astronomical Society. |
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Elko Observing site |
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Georgia |
An observing site of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society near the town of Elko. |
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Ellwood H. May Environmental Park |
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Wisconsin |
Aka Maywood, site of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society's public observing sessions. |
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Emory University Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of Emory University. Also home of the Emory University Astronomy Club. In Atlanta. |
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Epiphany |
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South Dakota |
An observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Escondido Ranch |
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Texas |
Home of the Deep South Texas Stargaze, a star party held by the Kingsville Astronomical Society. Near Freer. |
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Escure Ranch |
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Washington |
Centered on the parking lot of the Escure Ranch Trailhead. Public land owned by the BLM. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
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Eugene |
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Oregon |
Home of the Eugene Astronomical Society. |
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Evansville |
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Indiana |
Home of the Evansville Astronomical Society |
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Everett |
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Washington |
Home of the Everett Astronomical Society. |
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Everett Astro SP |
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Washington |
Site of star parties held by the Everett Astronomical Society. |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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FWAS Rising Star |
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Texas |
An observing site of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve |
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Florida |
Actually, a dry clearing to the north of the state preserve near Miles City. Used by the Everglades Astronomical Society. |
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Fall 'N' Stars |
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Ontario |
A star party held by the Belleville and Kingston RASC centres at Johnson's R.V. PARK. |
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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. |
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Fall River State Park |
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Kansas |
State park. Home of the Fall River Star Party held by the Kansas Astronomical Observers. |
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Falls City Starparty |
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Oregon |
A observing site of the Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club. Near Falls City. |
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Family Astronomers Of Kentucky |
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Kentucky |
A private observatory near Carlisle. |
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Farpoint Observatory |
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Kansas |
Observatory (MPC 734) of the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers' League (NEKAAL). |
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Fayetteville(AR) |
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Arkansas |
A town in Washington county. Some members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society(AOAS) observe nearby. |
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Fingal Wildlife Centre |
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Ontario |
FWC is a site used by the London RASC |
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Firemen's Park |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Niagara Centre for monthly public observing nights. |
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Fisher's Paradise |
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Ontario |
A campground used by some members of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
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Fishtrap |
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Washington |
A site used by the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
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Flamingo |
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Florida |
A town in the Everglades National Park. Used by some members of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
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Florida Caverns State Park |
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Florida |
State park and site of public outreach by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society. Near Marianna. |
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Floyd Bennett Field |
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New York |
Used by some members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY and NYSkies Astronomy. In southern Brooklyn. |
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Foothill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills. |
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Foothills Astronomical Society |
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North Carolina |
A site of the Foothills Astronomical Society. Near Tryon. |
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Forest Road 006 Site 1 |
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Utah |
"A site on public forest land, used as an observing site by locat amateur astronomers including some from the Salt Lake Astronomical Society", and the Utah Valley Astrononomy Association> |
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Forks of the Credit |
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Ontario |
A provincial park used by the Toronto RASC as a dark-sky site. |
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Fort Collins |
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Colorado |
Home of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society and the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. |
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Fort Hays State University |
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Kansas |
Cenered on the Tomanek Observation Deck of the Physics building at FHSU. Used by the FHSU Astronomy Club. |
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Fort Lauderdale |
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Florida |
Home of Gibson Observatory. A site of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers. |
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Fort McMurray |
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Alberta |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Fort McMurray. |
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Fort Myers |
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Florida |
Home of the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society |
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Fort Nelson |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Fort Saint James |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the RASC Prince George Centre. |
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Fort Saint John |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Fort Smith |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
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Fort Supply Reservoir |
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Oklahoma |
An observing site of the Starcreek Astronomical Society. Near Fort Supply. |
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Fort Wayne |
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Indiana |
Home of the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society. |
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Fort Worth |
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Texas |
Home of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
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Fossil View Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the Hill Country Astronomers. |
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Fox Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. |
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Fox Park |
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Wyoming |
An observing site used by the Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers, the Cheyenne Astronomical Society, the Longmont Astronomical Society and the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
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Francis E. Walter Dam |
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Pennsylvania |
Dam who's parking area is used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Fred Bay Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Warren County Astronomical Society. In Hisey Park. |
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Fred Lossing Observatory |
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Ontario |
Ottawa RASC's observatory near Almonte. Located on a back lot of the Mill of Kintail which is also the site of star parties held by the Ottawa Astronomy Friends. |
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Fredericton |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Fredericton Astronomy Club, the The Brydone Jack Observatory of the University of New Brunswick, the Brydone Jack Astronomy Club, and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
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Fredonia Mountain Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory affiliate with the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga. |
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Fremont Peak |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park. |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
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Frisco Commons Park |
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Texas |
City park in Frisco. Site of public star parties held by the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
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Furnace Creek |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley. |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
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GM Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields |
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Michigan |
A private site used by the General Motors Astronomy Club. |
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Gabriel Lake |
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New York |
Used by some members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY. Near Smallwood. |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
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Galaxy Quest Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory and star party site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lincolnville. |
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Garner State Park |
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Texas |
State park used by the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers(SALSA). |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Gassen Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Gatineau Gliding Club |
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Quebec |
Private site of a flying club accessable to members, some of which are observers. |
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Gayle H. Riggsbee Observatory |
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South Carolina |
Observatory of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. |
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General Nathan Twining Observatory |
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New Mexico |
GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
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George Landis Arboretum |
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New York |
Arboretum used as an observing site by the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. Near Esperance. |
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George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site |
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Virginia |
An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap. |
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Georgetown |
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Texas |
Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
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Georgia Southern Planetarium |
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Georgia |
Planetarium of Georgia Southern University hosts public star parties. Also, a meeting place of the Statesboro Astronomy Club. In Statesboro. |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Gipe Farm |
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Iowa |
A private farmstead used, with permission, by some members of the Omaha Astronomical Society . South of Malvern. |
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Givhans Ferry State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park used by the Lowcountry Stargazers (LCSG). Near Ridgeville. |
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Glacial Lakes State Park |
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Minnesota |
State park near Starbuck. Home of the Glacial Lakes Astronomers & Stargazers Society. |
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Glenlea Astronomical Observatory |
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Manitoba |
Observatory site of the University of Manitoba. The RASC Winnipeg Centre also has an observatory and clubhouse on site. |
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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. |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
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Good Earth State Park |
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South Dakota |
State park and an observing site of the South East South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Good Hope Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope. |
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Goose Creek |
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South Carolina |
Members of the Tiger Cub Astronomy Club observe nearby. |
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Goudie Road |
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British Columbia |
A site used by the RASC Okanagan Centre. |
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Grafton Lakes State Park |
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New York |
State park used by the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers for star parties. |
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Graham |
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Washington |
Used as an observing site by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
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Grand Forks |
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North Dakota |
Home of the Northern Sky Astronomical Society. |
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Grassland Mountain Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Private observatory of the Astronomy Club of Asheville. In Madison County. |
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Grasslands National Park (West) |
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Saskatchewan |
Centered on the north-west corner of the the western segement of the park. Used by some members of the Saskatoon and Regina centres of the RASC. |
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Grasslands National Park East Block |
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Saskatchewan |
National park used for astronomy outreach by the Regina and the Saskatoon Centres of the RASC. |
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Great Northern Moose Lodge |
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New Hampshire |
B&B used by some members of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
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Green Mountain Observatory |
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Vermont |
Observatory of the Vermont Astronomical Society. Near Hinesburg. |
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Greene |
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Maine |
A meeting place of the Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lewiston and Auburn. |
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Greensboro |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Greensboro Astronomy Club (GAC). |
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Greenville |
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South Carolina |
Home of the Roper Mountain Astronomers. |
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Greenville |
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Pennsylvania |
In Mercer county. Home to the Greenville Area Astronomy Club. |
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Greenwood |
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South Dakota |
Used as an observing site of the Southeast South Dakota Astronomy Club. In Charles Mix County. |
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Grieser Field |
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Ohio |
Used as a dark-sky site by the Columbus Astronomical Society. About 7 miles from McConnelsville. |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Grimes Observing Site |
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South Dakota |
A private observing site of a member of the Black Hills Astronomical Society. |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Grundland Astronomy Park |
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Virginia |
A site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers Club. |
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Guana River Dam |
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Florida |
An observing site of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society (NEFAS). Located near South Ponte Vedra Beach in the Guana River State Park. |
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Guelph |
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Ontario |
Home of the University of Guelph Astronomy Club (possibly out of date). |
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HAA Dark Sky Site |
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Ontario |
Not a public Site. An observing site of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers (HAA) for members' use. |
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HAS Columbus Site |
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Texas |
A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area. |
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HSV Stargazers Observation Site |
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Arkansas |
Observing spot of The Hot Springs Village Stargazers Astronomy Club in Hot Springs Village. |
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HVAG SkyTour |
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Ohio |
Private land and site of puiblic viewings held by the Huron Valley Astronomers Group |
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Hackbart Road Hill |
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Ontario |
Also called Cross Hill. A spot on the side of Hackbart Road, 100 meters up from the radio tower. Used by some memebers of the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Center. Near St. Clemens. |
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Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
A wildlife refuge used by some astronomers from Dallas. |
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Haggart Observatory |
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Oregon |
An observatory located on the campus of Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, and operated by the Rose City Astronomers. |
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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. |
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Hale Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Morrow and alternate observing site for the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
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Half Hollow Hills |
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New York |
Home of the HHH HSE Astronomy Club and the Half Hollow Hills Planetarium . In Dix Hills. |
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Halibut Point |
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Massachusetts |
An observing site of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club. |
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Halifax |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the RASC Halifax Centre and the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. |
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Hallam Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory of the RASC Windsor Centre. Near Comber. |
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Hamilton |
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Ontario |
Home of the HAA and the RASC Hamilton Centre. |
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Hamilton Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Waterdown. Observatory of the Hamilton RASC |
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Hancock Field Station |
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Oregon |
A science camp operated by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Used as an observing site by the Rose City Astronomers. |
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Hanwell |
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New Brunswick |
An observing site of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
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Hardee Lakes Park |
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Florida |
A wildlife management area used as an observing site by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
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Harford Community College Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of Harford Community College. Also used by the Harford County Astronomical Society. Near Bel Air. |
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Harmony |
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Florida |
A town with dark-sky compliant lighting and public and private observing sites. Used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
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Harold A Campbell Public Use Area |
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Florida |
A park, used by some members of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association(SFAAA). |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
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Harrisonburg |
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Virginia |
Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University. |
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Hartford |
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Connecticut |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
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Hayes Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory of a member of the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga. |
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Heaven's Gate |
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Idaho |
A trailhead and viewpoint. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
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Helena |
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Montana |
Home of the Helena Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Institute of the Rockies. |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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South Dakota |
Observatory of the Black Hills Astronomical Society. Near Rapid City. |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
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High River |
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Alberta |
Home of the Big Sky Astronomical Society. |
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Hildene Observatory |
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Vermont |
An observatory of the Hildene Astronomy Club. Near Manchester. |
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Hilltop Homeschool Observatory |
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Iowa |
A private observatory of a member of the Cedar Amateur Astronomers. Near Cedar Rapids. |
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Hobbs Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
MPC observatory code 750. In Beaver Creek Reserve near Fall creek. Also site of the Northwoods Starfest held by the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Hobbs State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park and conservation area. Used by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for public star parties. |
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Hodges and North Wildlife Area |
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Iowa |
Near Jesup. Used by members of the Black Hawk Astronomy Club, affiliated with the Grout Museum in Waterloo Iowa. |
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Home of the Bird Paparazzi |
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New Hampshire |
A private observing site of a member of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society.Near Milford. |
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Houma |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Bayou Stargazers. |
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Houston |
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Texas |
Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
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Howell Woods |
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North Carolina |
AKA The Rudolph Howell and Son Environmental Learning Center. A site used by members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club in cooperation with Johnston Community College. |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
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Hudson |
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Quebec |
Home of the Hudson Lunatic Astronomy Club. |
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Huntsville |
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Alabama |
Home of the Von Braun Astronomical Society. |
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ICStars Ranch |
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Missouri |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, home of the ICSTARS Star Party and home of the Charles Douglas Observatory. Five miles north of Warrensburg. |
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IU Kokomo Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of Indiana University Kokomo. Also used by some members of the Kokomo Astronomy Club. |
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Idaho Falls |
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Idaho |
Home of the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society. |
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Independence Mountain |
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Colorado |
A site on BLM land used by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. |
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Indian Hill Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
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Indiana Dunes State Park |
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Indiana |
Site used by the Calumet Astronomical Society |
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Indianapolis |
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Indiana |
Home of the Indiana Astronomical Society and Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium of Butler University. |
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Irving Nature Park |
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New Brunswick |
Park in Saint John and first Urban Sky Park designated by the RASC. Also a meeting place of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
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Island Lake State Recreation Area |
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Michigan |
Centered on Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area. Used by the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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Isle Pierre |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the RASC Prince George Centre. |
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Ithaca |
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New York |
Home of the Cornell Astronomical Society. Also home of the Clinton B. Ford Observatory of Ithaca College. Forecast also covers the nearby Fuertes and Hartung-Boothroyd observatories of Cornell University. |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
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Jackson (MS) |
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Mississippi |
Home of the Jackson Astronomical Society and the James Observatory of Millsaps College. |
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Jacksonville |
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Florida |
Home of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society. |
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Jasper Athabasca Glacier |
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Alberta |
In Jasper National Park which is a dark sky preserve. |
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Jasper House Viewpoint |
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Alberta |
In Jasper National Park which is a dark sky preserve. |
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Jasper Maligne Lake |
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Alberta |
In Jasper National Park which is a dark sky preserve. |
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Jasper Marmot Meadows |
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Alberta |
In Jasper National Park which is a dark sky preserve. |
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Jefferson College Observatory |
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Missouri |
Observatory of Jefferson College and the St Louis Astronomical Society. Site of public star parties. |
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Jenny Jump State Forest |
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New Jersey |
Site used by the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey |
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Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area |
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Georgia |
Wildlife management area used by the Flint River Astronomy Club. |
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John Bryan State Park Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Miami Valley Astronomical Society in John Bryan State Park. |
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John D. Nielsen Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory located on the Carlisle Reservation. Used for public observing by the The Black River Astronomical Society. |
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John H. Witte Observatory |
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Iowa |
Observatory of the Southeast Iowa Astronomy Club. |
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Joseph H. Rogers Observatory |
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Michigan |
"Observatory, of Northwestern Michigan College., with public observing. Also home of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
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Joseph J. Casby Observatory |
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Minnesota |
Joseph J. Casby Observatory of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. Located at the Belwin Conservancy. |
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Joseph P. Strogen Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory of a member of the Camden County Astronomy Club. |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
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Kah-Nee-Ta Resort |
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Oregon |
A resort on land of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Used by members of the Rose City Astronomers |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
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Kalispell |
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Montana |
Home of the Big Sky Astronomy Club. |
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Kamloops |
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British Columbia |
Home of the Kamloops Astronomical Society. |
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Kansas City |
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Kansas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. |
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Karval Reservoir SWA |
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Colorado |
A State Wildlife Area used by some members of the Denver Astronomical Society. |
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Keene |
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New Hampshire |
Home of the Keene Amateur Astronomers. |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
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Kelly's Chapel |
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Virginia |
A landmark for nearby observers. |
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Kelowna |
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British Columbia |
Meeting place of the RASC Okanagan Centre. |
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Kenosha |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Kenosha Astronomy Club. |
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Keoma Public Fields |
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Alberta |
A public field in the town Keoma, used by some members of the RASC Calgary Centre. |
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Keota Star Party |
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Colorado |
Site of star parties held by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society (NCAS). |
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Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center |
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Wisconsin |
Nature reserve and site of star parties by the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. |
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Kingston |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Kingston Centre and The Queen's Observatory of Queen's University. |
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Kirby Storter Roadside Park |
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Florida |
A a roadsie park, on on US41 (8th Avenue), 8 miles west of the visitors center of Big Cypress National Preserve. Used as an observing site by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. |
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Kisatchie Star Party |
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Louisiana |
A star party held in the Kisatchie National Forest by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park |
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Florida |
Site of star parties held by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Located in KPP. |
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Kitchener-Waterloo |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
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Kitters Angola Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory affiliated with the Buffalo Astronomical Association and South West Florida Astronomical Society. |
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Kline-Dodge Dark Sky Site |
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Colorado |
The Kline-Dodge dark sky site of the Denver Astronomical Society near Deer Trail, CO. |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
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Knoxville |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Smoky Mountain Astronomical Society (SMAS). |
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Knudson Forestry Service Road |
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British Columbia |
A clearing in a logging road at 8km from hwy 5A. Used by a few members of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. |
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Kopernik Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Kopernik Astronomical Society. |
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Korkki Road |
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Minnesota |
An observing site of the Arrowhead Astronomical Society. Near Duluth. |
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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
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LAS Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Louisville Astronomical Society near Curby. |
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LVAAS South Mountain Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planeterium site of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society. |
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La Crosse |
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Wisconsin |
A home of University of Wisconsin's Planetarium and the La Crosse Area Astronomical Society. |
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LaGrange |
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Ohio |
Home of the The Black River Astronomical Society. |
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Laconia |
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New Hampshire |
Home to some members of the Keene Amateur Astronomers, Inc.. |
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Lagniappe Farm |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of a member of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
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Lake Ahern Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Brevard Astronomical Society. Near Melbourne, FL. |
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Lake Hudson State Recreational Area |
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Michigan |
Dark-sky preserve near Hudson. Used for star parties by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
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Lake Katherine Nature Center |
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Illinois |
Nature center in Palos Heights. Site of public observing sessions held by the Chicago Astronomical Society. |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
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Lake Monticello |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Charlottesville Astronomical Society. |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
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Lake Taghkanic State Park |
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New York |
A park used by the Rockland Astronomy Club and site of monthly star parties held by the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association (MHAA). Near Jackson Corners. |
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Lake Texana State Park |
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Texas |
Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the Crossroads Astronomy Club. |
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Lakeland Provincial Park |
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Alberta |
Provincial Park. The park is a Dark Sky Preserve. 13 km east of Lac La Biche on SH 663, then 7 km east on access road. |
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Lakeside Site |
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Utah |
A site used by the Salt Lake City Astronomical Society. Near Frontage road, on public land. |
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Lancaster |
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Ontario |
An observing site of the SD&G Backyard Astronomers Club. |
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Land's End |
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Virginia |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Glouster. |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
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Lane |
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South Dakota |
Used by the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Illinois |
An observatory of the Sangamon Astronomical Society. Near Pleasant Plains. |
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Laramie |
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Wyoming |
Home of the Laramie Astronomical Society and Space Observers |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
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Lava Springs Star Party |
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Idaho |
Star party of the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society. Held at the Lava Hot Springs Airpark. Visitors are asked to remain on the road and not enter the runway at any time. |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
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Lee Farm Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Alachua Astronomy Club. Near Dupont. |
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Leif Everson Observatory (LEO) |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near The Crossroads At Big Creek. See the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
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Lemon Lake County Park |
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Indiana |
Site used by the Calumet Astronomical Society |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
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Lethbridge |
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Alberta |
Home of the Lethbridge Astronomical Society. |
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Lincoln |
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Nebraska |
Home of the UNL student observatory, the Prairie Astronomy Club and Hyde Memorial Observatory. |
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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. |
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Lincolnshire |
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Illinois |
Also covers Deerfield which is home of the Skokie Valley Astronomers . |
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Linslaw Point |
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Oregon |
Near Linslaw County Park. Used by the Eugene Astronomical Society. |
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Litchfield High School |
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Minnesota |
Astronomy club at Litchfield High School. |
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Little Rock |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
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London |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC London Centre. |
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Long Lake Conservation Center |
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Minnesota |
Long Lake Conservation Center near Palisade MN, used as an observing site by the Minnesot Astronomical Society. |
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Long Sault Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
A site used by the RASC Toronto centre. North of Bowmanville. |
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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). |
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Lookout Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Mentone. Sometimes used by the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
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Lookout Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Observatory of the University of North Carolina - Asheville with public events by registration. Used by the Astronomy Club of Asheville. |
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Loon Lake Road Observing Site |
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British Columbia |
Used by members of the Merritt Astronomical Society, Fraser Valley Astronomers Society, and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (West Coast Chapters). Near Merritt. |
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Lord Fairfax Community College |
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Virginia |
Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS). |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
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Louisville |
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Kentucky |
Home of the Louisville Astronomical Society. |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
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Lucile Miller Observatory |
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North Carolina |
An observatory of the Catawba Valley Astronomy Club. Near Maiden. |
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Lyman |
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Wyoming |
Home of Mountain Skies Observatory. Used by members of the Bridger Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands |
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Texas |
A national conservation area used by members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Near Decatur. |
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M.A.R.S.Observatory |
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North Carolina |
AKA "M.A.R.S.Observatory at Area 110". A private site of a member of the Cleveland County Astronomical Society. Near Lawndale. |
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MAC-Hunter Observatory |
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South Carolina |
Five observatories of members of the Midlands Astronomy Club. Near Behune. |
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MAC-Johnson Site |
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South Carolina |
A private observerving site between North and Pelion. Used by the Midlands Astronomy Club. |
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MAS Eagle Lake Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A public observatory of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. At Baylor Regional Park. |
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MAS LaGrange site |
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Tennessee |
Private property used by the Memphis Astronomical Society. |
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MCCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Montgomery County Community College. Site of observing sessions held by the Bucks Mont Astronomical Association (BMAA), Chesmont Astronomical Society (CAS) and the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers (DVAA). |
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MVAS Observatory |
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New York |
An observatory of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society |
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Macon |
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Georgia |
Home of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, the Mark Smith Planetarium, and the astronomy club at Mercer University |
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Mactaquac Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park used for star parties held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
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Mahogany Hammock |
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Florida |
A parking lot of Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades National Park. Used by some members of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
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Mahoney State Park |
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Nebraska |
State park and home of public star parties held by the Omaha Astronomical Society. |
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Mahoning Valley Cortese Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. Near Braceville. |
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Manatee Gun and Archery Club |
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Florida |
A gun club used as an observing site by the Suncoast Stargazers. |
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Manchester |
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New Hampshire |
Home of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
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Maramec Spring Park |
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Missouri |
A nature park, near St. James, privately owned and operated by The James Foundation. Site of outreach events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
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Marfa |
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Texas |
Town close to where even astronomers try to see the Marfa Lights, an unexplained, but probably not astronomical, visual phenomonon. |
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Marietta |
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Georgia |
Home to some members of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
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Marten River Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park and star party site of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
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Martens Observatory |
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North Dakota |
Home of the 20" Martens-Kraus telescope, operated by the UND Department of Physics & Astrophysics, and an observing site for the Northern Sky Astronomical Society. |
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Martha's Vineyard |
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Massachusetts |
An island four miles off the coast of Cape Cod. Home of the Martha's Vineyard Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |
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Texas |
State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Mason |
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Texas |
Home of the Mason Star Gazers (MSG). |
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Mattatuck Astronomical Society Observatory |
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Connecticut |
An observatory of the Mattatuck Astronomical Society located in the White Memorial Conservation Center. Also used by the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club>. Near Litchfield. |
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McCloud Nature Park |
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Indiana |
A park and site of public observing held by the Indiana Astronomical Society. |
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McDonald Park |
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British Columbia |
Abbotsford city park and dark sky preserve. Used by members of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society and the Merritt Astronomical Society. Near Abbotsford. |
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Memphis |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Memphis Astronomical Society. |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
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Merritt |
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British Columbia |
A site used by Fraser Valley Astronomers Society and the RASC Vancouver centre. Also, home of the Merritt Astronomical Society who hold the Spring Star Quest and Fall Star Quest nearby. |
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Mesquite Springs |
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California |
In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Metcalf Nature Center |
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Minnesota |
An observing site of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
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Metuchen |
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New Jersey |
Home of the Metuchen Astronomy Club. Also home of the astronomy club of St. Joseph High School. |
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Mew Lake Campground |
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Ontario |
A campground in Algonquin Provincial Park.Home to the Algonquin Adventure, a star party of the RASC Toronto Centre. |
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Miami |
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Florida |
Home of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
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Middle Fork River Forest Preserve |
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Illinois |
Forest reserve and International Dark Sky Park near Penfield. Used by the Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society. |
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Mill Pond Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. Also used by some members of the SD&G Back Yard Astronomers from Cornwall. |
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Mill Ridge |
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North Carolina |
A site used by the Astronomy Club of Asheville. North of Asheville. |
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Milledgeville |
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Georgia |
Home of the Georgia College & State University Astronomy club. |
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Milo McIver State Park |
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Oregon |
Oregon State Park located near Estacada, Oregon, used for occasional star parties by the Rose City Astronomers and OMSI. |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
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Mineola Nature Preserve |
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Texas |
Nature Preserve used by the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
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Mingo Creek Park Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela. |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
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Minneapolis |
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Minnesota |
Home of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
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Miquelon Lake Provincial Park |
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Alberta |
Provinical park and home of the Hesje Observatory of the University of Alberta. Also site of star parties held by the RASC Edmonton Centre and the Camrose Astronomy Group. |
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Mississauga |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Mississauga Centre. Forecast also covers the Riverwood Star Party held by the RASC Mississauga Centre. |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Mobile |
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Alabama |
Home of the Mobile Astronomical Society. |
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Mobile Regional Airport |
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Alabama |
Mobile is home to the Mobile Astronomical Society. |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
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Moncton |
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New Brunswick |
A meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
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Monkton Observing Site |
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Ontario |
A spot an the end of Line 58 near the town of Monkton. Used as an observing spot by the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
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Montgomery |
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Minnesota |
A sited used by the Minnesota Amateur Astronomers. |
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Montr\xe9al |
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Quebec |
Emplacement du SRAC Centre de Montr\xe9al et la Soci\xe9t\xe9 d'Astronomie de Montr\xe9al. |
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Montreal |
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Quebec |
Home of the I. K. Williamson Observatory of the RASC Montreal Centre and La soci\xe9t\xe9 d'astronomie de Montr\xe9al. |
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Moody Gardens |
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Texas |
Site of public star parties sponsored by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
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Morrisburg |
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Ontario |
An observing site of the SD&G Backyard Astronomers Club. |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
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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. |
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Mosquito Hill Nature Center |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). In New London. |
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Mount Carleton Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park and dark sky preserve. Home of the Mount Carleton Star Party held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. Also home of the Astro Atlantik Star Party held by NBANB. |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
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Mount Fritz Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
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Mountain Rest Observatory |
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South Carolina |
An observing site,and future observator of the Clemson Area Amateur Astronomers. |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
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Mt. Norway Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory of a member of the Southwest Washington Stargazers. Near Washougal. |
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Mt. Pisgah Parking Lot |
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North Carolina |
A site used by the Astronomy Club of Asheville. South-west of Asheville on the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
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Mt. Stony Brook Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Stony Brook University. Used by the Stony Brook Undergraduate Astronomy Club. |
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Muleshoe NWR |
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Texas |
A National Wildlife Refuge. Ask for permission before entering. Used by the South Plains Astronomy Club. |
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Muncie |
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Indiana |
Home of the Muncie Astronomy Club and the observatory of Ball State University. |
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Munson Observing Site |
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Florida |
A dark sky oserving site of the Escambia Amateur Astronomers Association. A few miles from the town of Munsen. |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
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Myrtle Park |
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British Columbia |
Centered on Myrtle Park this chart covers the area locally known as Deep Cove. Members of the North Shore Astronomy Club observe nearby. |
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NEAF |
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New York |
North East Astronomy Forum, a convention of the Rockland Astronomy Club with solar observing. In Suffern. |
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NFCC Observatory |
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Florida |
An observatory of the North Florida Community College also affiliated with the Tallahassee Astronomical Society |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
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NPMAS Parmentier Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory which is also an observing site of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society (NPMAS). |
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Nameless Valley Ranch |
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Texas |
camp and convention center used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander. |
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Nanjemoy Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Southern Maryland Astronomical Society. |
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Naples |
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Florida |
Home of the Everglades Astronomical Society. Also of interest to the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society |
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Nashville |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society. |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
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Nealey's Corner |
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Maine |
A site of the Penobscot Valley Stargazers |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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New Haven |
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Connecticut |
Home of the Astronomical Society of New Haven. |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
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New York City |
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New York |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of NY, the Amateur Observers' Society of New York, Inc and NYSkies Astronomy. |
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Newberry Star Park |
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Florida |
A joint project of the Alachua Astronomy Club and Easton Newberry Sports Complex. Located at the complex. |
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Newmarket |
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Ontario |
Home of the York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club. |
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Newport News Municipal Park |
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Virginia |
An observing site of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers(VPAS). |
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Newton/Godin Observatory |
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British Columbia |
Observatory at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific. Also used by members of the RASC Victoria Centre. |
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Niagara |
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Ontario |
Also known as Niagara-on-the-Lake. Home of the RASC Niagara Centre. |
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Niagara Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory of the RASC Niagara Centre. Located at the Chippawa Creek Conservation Area. |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
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Nike Site Park |
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Washington |
Favored observing site for young observers from The Harbor School on Vashon Island WA. and members of the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society |
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Nine Mile Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory also used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
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North Bay |
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Ontario |
Home of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
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North Georgia Astronomical Observatory |
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Georgia |
The NGAO is an observatory of University of North Georgia. Also used by the North Georgia Astronomers. Near Dahlonega. |
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North Raymer |
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Colorado |
A publicly accesible spot on the south edge of the Pawnee National Grasslands north of Raymer. Used by some members of the Longmont Astronomical Society. |
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Northern Prairie Star Party |
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Alberta |
A starparty held at Black Nugget Lake Park. Home of RASC Edmonton's Black Nugget Lake Observatory. |
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Northfield |
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Minnesota |
A sited used by the Minnesota Amateur Astronomers. |
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Northwest Nebraska Star Party |
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Nebraska |
A starparty of the Longmont Astronomical Society located on a private ranch near near Crawford. |
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Northwest River Park |
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Virginia |
City park of the city of Chesapeake and site of astronomy outreach held by the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. |
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Northwest Suburban Astronomers |
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Illinois |
The NSA is active in the area of Palatine/Hoffman Estates. |
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Norton Cemetery |
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New York |
A public cemetary. Site of impromptu public stargazing held by a small group of amateur astronomers. In Keene. |
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Norwell |
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Massachusetts |
Home of the South Shore Astronomical Society. |
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Novi Community Sports Park |
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Michigan |
A park west of Northville. Used by some members of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
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OAS Port Gamble Site |
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Washington |
An observing site of the Olympic Astronomical Society. |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
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OCA Go-To Group |
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California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
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ORAS Dark-Sky Site |
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Pennsylvania |
Observing site of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS). |
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Oak Flat Picnic Area |
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New Mexico |
Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. Used as an observing site by members of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others. |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Oak Hummock Marsh Interpretive Center |
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Manitoba |
A nature center and site of monthly public astronomy sessions held by the RASC Winnipeg Centre. |
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Oak Mountain State Park |
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Alabama |
State park used for public start parties by the Birmingham Astronomical Society. Near Pelham. |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
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Oberlin |
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Ohio |
Home of the Oberlin College Observatory and Oberlin Astronomy Club. |
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Observ\xc9toiles |
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Quebec |
Planetarium a ciel ouvert avec r\xe9alit\xe9 augment\xe9e. Situ\xe9 au Au Diable Vert, une r\xe9serve de ciel noir reconnue par le RASC. Glen Sutton, QC. |
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Observatory Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Geauga Park District . Site of astronomical, geological and meteorlogical observatories. Affiliated with the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. In Montville township. |
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Ocala |
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Florida |
A city in Marion county. Home of the Greater Ocala Astronomy Club |
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Oconee Observing Field |
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Georgia |
a site used by the Atlanta Area Visual Observers (AAVO). |
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Odessa/Midland |
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Texas |
(Airport) Home of the West Texas Astronomers. |
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Ogden |
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Utah |
Home of the Ogden Astronomical Society. Chart also covers Roy and Clearfield. |
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Oglala Lakota College - Piya Wiconi |
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South Dakota |
Site of the Oglala Lakota College Astronomy Club. At the Piya Wiconi site of Oglala Lakota College. Near Kyle. |
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Okanagan Observatory |
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British Columbia |
Public observatory of the RASC Oakangan Centre |
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Oklahoma City |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. |
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Old LeBoeuf Cemetery |
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Pennsylvania |
A site of the Erie County Mobile Observers Group. Near Mill Village. |
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Old Town Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
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Oleo Acres Double Barrel Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. Used by some members of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. Near Antlers. |
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Omaha |
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Nebraska |
Home of the Omaha Astronomical Society. |
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Orillia |
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Ontario |
Home of the Orillia Stars astronomy club. |
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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. |
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Orson Pratt Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Brigham Young University, staffed by the BYU Astronomical Society . Near Provo. |
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Ottawa |
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Ontario |
Home of the Ottawa RASC, the Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group, and the Ottawa Astronomy FriendS. |
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Overstreet Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory of a member of the Roper Mountain Astronomers. Near Spartanburg. |
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Owatonna |
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Minnesota |
Home of the Steele County Astronomical Society |
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Owen Sound |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society. |
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Owl Hollow |
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Colorado |
A site on public land used by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society and the Longmont Astronomical Society. In Weld County. |
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PAC Observatory |
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Nebraska |
A private observatory of the Prairie Astronomy Club. |
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PACMO |
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Illinois |
An observing site of the Popular Astronomy Club. |
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PFO Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Saint John, of a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
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Palisades-Dows Observatory |
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Iowa |
An observatory of the Cedar Amateur Astronomers. Between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. |
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Palm Bay |
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Florida |
A site of the Brevard Astronomical Society. |
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Palouse Falls Star Party |
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Washington |
Public starparty held buy the Palouse Astronomical Society at Palouse Falls State Park. |
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Panama City |
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Florida |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Bay County. |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
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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. |
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Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Science Center |
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Colorado |
A site of the Deep Space Exploration Society. Near Haswell |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
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Peachland |
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British Columbia |
A site used by the RASC Okanagan Centre. |
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Peck Farm Park |
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Illinois |
Public viewing site for the Fox Valley Astronomical Society. In Geneva. |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
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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. |
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Pensacola |
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Florida |
A meeting place of the Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association. |
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Penticton |
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British Columbia |
Home of some members of the RASC Okanagan Centre. Forecast also covers the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory , Pen-Henge at Munson Mountain park and the Solar Timepiece (annalemic sundial) on the beach of Skaha Lake Park. |
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Peoria |
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Illinois |
Home of the Peoria Astronomical Society and the NorthMoor Observatory. |
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Petroglyph |
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Missouri |
A parking lot in Washington State park used as a site used by the St. Louis Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Society of Jefferson County . |
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Pettigrew State Park |
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North Carolina |
Observing site of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Near Creswell. |
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Philadelphia |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
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Pigeon Lake |
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Alberta |
Used by members of the RASC Edmonton centre. |
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Pine Glades Natural Area |
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Florida |
A Natural area with public access from sunrise to sunset. The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches has been granted private access at night by the county. |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
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Pit Road |
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Ontario |
A spot along Pit road (aka Mcguinty Rd) used by some Ottawa area observers. Near Osceola. |
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh. |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
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Point Pelee National Park |
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Ontario |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
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Point Petre |
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Ontario |
A spot at the end of end of Simpson Road used by some RASC Kingston members for Mars observing. |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
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Porteau Cove Provincial Park |
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British Columbia |
Provincial park used by the UBC Astronomy Club |
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Portland |
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Oregon |
Home of the Rose City Astronomers and OMSI Kendall Planetarium. |
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Potawatomi Wildlife Park |
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Indiana |
A dark-sky preserve. Dark-sky site of the Warsaw Astronomical Society. Near Tippecanoe. |
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Powell Observatory |
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Kansas |
An observatory of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Near Louisburg. |
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Powhatan Wildlife Management Area |
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Virginia |
Used as a dark sky site by the Richmond Astronomical Society. Near Powhatan. |
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Prairie Golf Association |
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Nebraska |
A site used by the Platte Valley Astronomical Observers. Near Chapman, about 6 miles east of Grand Island. |
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Presbyterian Point |
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North Carolina |
A point on the shore of Kerr Reservoir. Used by the Raleigh Astronomy Club. |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
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Prince George |
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British Columbia |
Home of the RASC Prince George Centre |
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Prince George Centre Observatory |
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British Columbia |
Observatory of the RASC Prince George Centre. |
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PropBusters Flying Field |
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Connecticut |
A private farmer's field rented by the PropBusters Flying RC Club and used by the Thames Amateur Astronomical Society (TAASCT) with the RC club's approval. |
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Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg. |
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Pumpjack Heaven |
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Texas |
A private observing site of the West Texas Astronomers. |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
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Quesnel |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Quiet Pond Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Quilchena Ranch |
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British Columbia |
Ranch hotel and site of the Spring Merritt Star Quest. A starparty held by the Merritt Astronomical Society |
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RAC Summer Star Party |
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Massachusetts |
Star party held by the Rockland Astronomy Club at Peppermint Park Camping Resort. |
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RASC Sunshine Coast Observatory |
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British Columbia |
Observatory of the RASC Sunshine Coast Centre. |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
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Rachel A. Hutzel Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory at Camp Joy. In partnership with the Warren County Astronomical Society. |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
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Rafter M Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
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Ragland Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory of the Richmond Astronomical Society. |
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Rainbow Park Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in Rainbow Park. |
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Raleigh |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Raleigh Astronomy Club. |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
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Randolph Center |
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Vermont |
Home of the Randolph Center Stargazers. |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Rattlesnake Lake |
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Washington |
An observing site of the Seattle Astronomical Society. Near Cedar Falls. |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center |
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Michigan |
A regional science and technology center and home of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC). |
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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. |
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Rawson Quarry |
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Washington |
Former quarry, now on public DNR land. Used by target shooters and rockhounds in the daytime and by some astronomers at night. Parking requires a Discover pass. |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
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Redmond |
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Oregon |
Home of the Central Oregon Astronomical Society. |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
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Regina |
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Saskatchewan |
Home of the RASC Regina Centre and the Saskatchewan Millennium Telescope. |
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Regina Caelorum Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
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Restoule Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park and home of the Gateway to the Universe star party held by the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
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Reynold's Creek |
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Idaho |
A casual spot on a local road used by some members of the Boise Astronomical Society. |
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area |
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Wisconsin |
Recreation Area near Burlington. Used by some members of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
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Richard Schueller Observatory |
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Massachusetts |
Observatory of UMass Lowell. Home of the UML Astronomy Club. |
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Richmond |
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Virginia |
"Home of the Science Museum of Virginia and the Richmond Astronomical Society |
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River Ridge Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory affiliated with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
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Riverbend Recreation Area |
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Ohio |
A public park, used for public observing by the Millstream Astronomy Club. Near Findlay. |
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Riverview Farm Park |
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Virginia |
Park near Newport News. Used as an observing site by members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS). |
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Roanoke |
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Virginia |
Home of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. |
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Robert Brownlee Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
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Robert Moses State Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Amateur Observers Society and the Astronomical Society of Long Island . |
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Robert W. Woodruff Scout Reservation |
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Georgia |
Scout reservation used as an observing site by the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
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Robinson Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of University of Central Florida in Orlando. Also used by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
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Robinson Preserve |
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Florida |
A nature preserve used as an observing site by the Suncoast Stargazers. |
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Rochester |
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New York |
Home of the RIT Observatory, the R.I.T. Astronomy Club and the The Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science (ASRAS). |
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Rockbottom Observatory |
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Massachusetts |
A private observatory operated by the Skylight Astronomical Society.Near Stow. |
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Rockford |
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Illinois |
Home of the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
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Rooster Rock State Park |
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Oregon |
Oregon State Park near Portland, Oregon, used for occasional star parties by Rose City Astronomers and OMSI. |
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Roseburg Airport |
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Oregon |
Close to meeting site of the Umpqua Astronomers. |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
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Roxbury Airport |
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Connecticut |
Actually a private hangar/airfield on a private farm. Used by local astronomers for public starparties. |
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Roxbury Park |
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South Carolina |
Park of the town of Megget, SC. Used by the Lowcountry Stargazers (LCSG). |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
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Rutherford County Astronomical Society - Site 1 |
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North Carolina |
A private observing site of the Rutherford County Astronomical Society. |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
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S&Y Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
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SWAOG Dark Site |
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Illinois |
A site of the South West Astronomy Observers Group in Yorkville. |
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SWAOG Light Site |
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Illinois |
A public observing site of the South West Astronomy Observers Group. In Wheaton. |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Saint John |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Saint John Astronomy Club and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
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Saint Paul |
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Minnesota |
Home of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. Also home of the Macalester College Observatory, which hosts public observing. |
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Saint Petersburg |
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Florida |
Home of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club and the Science Center of Pinellas County. |
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Salem |
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Oregon |
Home of the Night Sky 45 Astronomy Club. |
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Salina |
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Kansas |
Home of the Salina Astronomy Club. |
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Salisbury |
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North Carolina |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Rowan County. |
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Salluit |
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Quebec |
Home of the Ulluriat Astronomy Club of Salluit. |
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Salmonberry |
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Oregon |
A site on Salmonberry road, used by members of the Rose City Astronomers. |
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Salt Lake City |
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Utah |
Home of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
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Sam Houston State University Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
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San Antonio |
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Texas |
Home of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA), the San Antonio Astronomical Observers Group, and the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
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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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Sarasota |
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Florida |
Home of the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers (LGDSO). |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
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Saskatoon |
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Saskatchewan |
Home of the RASC Saskatoon Centre. |
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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 Observatory |
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Maine |
An observatory of the Downeast Amateur Astronomers "Americas most easterly observatory" in Pembroke, Maine. |
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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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Schoonover Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory staffed by members of the Lima Astronomical Society. Near Lima. |
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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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Scranton |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomy Club of the University of Scranton. |
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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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Seattle |
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Washington |
Home of the Seattle Astronomical Society and the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society (BEAS). |
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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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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
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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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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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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
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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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Shaw Lake |
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Alberta |
A day-use area within Lakeland Provincial Park. The park is a . |
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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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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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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
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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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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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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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Sioux Falls |
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South Dakota |
Home of the Tri-State Astronomical Society. |
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Site "M" |
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Illinois |
A site of the Sangamon Astronomical Society.Near Ashland. |
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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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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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Smiley's Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park and home of the Nova East Star Party. |
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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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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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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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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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Southwest Montana Astronomical Society |
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Montana |
Astronomy club located in Bozeman. |
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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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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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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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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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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
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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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St Clairsville |
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Ohio |
Home of the NOVAE astronomy club. |
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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. 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.John's |
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Newfoundland |
Home of the RASC St.Johns Centre. |
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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 Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Fairfield County Astronomical Society. |
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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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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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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
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Starr Butte |
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Washington |
A site used by the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
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Starved Rock State Park |
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Illinois |
State park. Used by some members of the Astronomical Society at the University of Illinois. Also home of Astrofest, a star party held by the Chicago Astronomical Society. |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
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Staunton |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
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Steamboat Lake State Park |
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Colorado |
State park and site of star parties held by the Yampa Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Steamboat Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Yampa Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Steilacoom |
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Washington |
A site on the grounds of Fort Steilacoom. Used by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. |
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Stephen F. Wessling Observatory |
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Michigan |
Public observatory of the Newaygo County Conservation District. Staffed and supported by the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. |
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Steptoe Butte State Park |
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Washington |
State park. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society and the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
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Stone Bridge |
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Colorado |
Part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area administered by Colorado State Parks. Used by the Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society. About 7 miles north of Salida. |
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Stone Tavern Farm |
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New York |
Farm and site of AOS Starfest, a starparty held by the Amateur Observers Society of New York. |
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Stony Creek Ranch Resort Observatory |
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New York |
Privately owned observatory of The 1000 Acres Ranch Resort. Owners are members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers, the Shenandoah Astronomical Society, and the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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Stub Stewart State Park |
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Oregon |
Hilltop area in L.L. Stub Stewart State Park> used for OMSI public star parties and by members of the Rose City Astronomers. Park daily-use fee required |
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Sudbury |
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Ontario |
Home of the Greater Sudbury Amateur Astronomers, the Sudbury Astronomy Club, the Ken Odaisky Memorial Observatory The Doran Planetarium of Laurentian University and Science North which is host of public star parties. |
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Sugar Grove Observatory |
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Illinois |
An observatory of the Twin City Amateur Astronomers. In the Sugar Grove Nature Center. |
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Sugarloaf Observatory |
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South Carolina |
Observatory near Patrick. Used by the Midlands Astronomy club |
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Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station |
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Alberta |
A National Historic Site. Site of star parties held by the RASC Calgary centre. |
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Sun City Center |
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Florida |
Home of the Sun City Center Astronomy Club. |
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Sun, Moon and Stars Observatory |
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British Columbia |
A private observatory of a member of the RASC Sunshine Coast Centre. Near Roberts Creek. |
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Sunken Meadow State Park |
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New York |
State park in King's Park, Long Island. Used by the Astronomical Society of Long Island. |
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Sunridge Observatory |
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Alberta |
Observatory of the Medicine Hat Astronomy Club. |
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Sunrise Point |
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Washington |
An observing site used by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. In Mount Rainier National Park. |
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Sunset Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
A society with members from Midland, Saginaw and Bay City (Tri-cities area). |
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Sunset Field |
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Virginia |
A site on the Blue Ridge Parkway used by the Blue Ridge Astronomy Club. Also the site of the Apple Orchard Falls Trailhead. |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
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Sydney |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the Cape Breton Astronomical Society. |
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TAS-D Atoka |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. Also home of the Lone Star Observatory. Somewhere around the town of Atoka. |
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TGCO |
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Pennsylvania |
Thomas G. Cupillari Astronomical Observatory at Keystone College and shared with the Lackawanna Astronomical Society. Near Fleetville. |
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TWASC Eggshatch Observatorium |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory of the Hartford Area Astronomy Club, which is part of The Wisconsin Astronomical Society Corporation. |
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Tallahassee |
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Florida |
Home of the Tallahassee Astronomical Society. |
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Talmage Observatory at Starfield |
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Maine |
An Observatory of the Astronomical Society of Northern New England (ASNNE) . Near Kennebunk. |
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Tanaeum Ridge and Peoh Point |
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Washington |
Peoh Point is home of the Boeing Employees Astronomical Society star party. Near Cle Elum. |
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Tandy Hills Natural Area |
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Texas |
A natural area used as an observing site by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
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Telescope Park |
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Maine |
An observatory site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society (CMAS). |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
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Ten Acre Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A public observatory. Also the primary observing site of the Odyssey Astronomy CLub. |
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Terrace |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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The Brower Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
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The Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the The Oil Region Astronomical Society. Also, home of Astroblast, a star party of ORAS. |
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The Decker-Grebner-Van Zandt Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory maintained by the Peoria Astronomical Society. In Jubliee College State Park. |
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The Hotchkiss School |
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Connecticut |
School and home of the Hotchkiss School Astronomy Club. |
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The Jewett Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of Washington State University. With public events cosponsored by the Palouse Astronomical Society. Near Pullman. Forecast also covers Moscow, Idaho. |
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The Kiski School Astronomy Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg. |
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The Little Red School House |
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Illinois |
A site used by the Chicago Astronomical Society. In Willow Springs. |
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The Observatory at Tangleroot Farm |
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New York |
A private observatory of a member of the Adirondack Skywatchers and the Salem Astronomical Society. |
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The Oxbow |
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Oregon |
A pullout near Oxbow Summit. Used by the Eugene Astronomical Society. |
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The Saddle |
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Virginia |
A site used by the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Rocky Knob. |
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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. |
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The Westport Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of the Westport Astronomical Society. |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
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Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center |
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New York |
Nature center within Jones Beach State Park on Long Island. Used by the Amateur Observers' Society of New York. |
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Thomas Conway Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Calumet Astronomical Society. Near Lowell in Lake county. |
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Thompson observing site |
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South Dakota |
A private observing site of a member of the Black Hills Astronomical Society. |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
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Thunder Bay |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Thunder Bay Centre. |
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Tidewater Area |
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Virginia |
Home of the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers. Forecast also covers Norfolk and Portsmouth. |
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Titusville |
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Florida |
A site of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers and the Brevard Astronomical Society. |
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Tollgate Creek Park |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Colorado Astronomers yahoo group. In Aurora. |
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Topeka |
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Kansas |
"Home of the Crane Observatory of Washburn University and the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers\' League. |
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Toronto |
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Ontario |
Home of the Toronto RASC, University of Toronto Atmospheric Observatory (TAO) and the Ontario Science Center. |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
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Tripp |
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South Dakota |
An observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Troy Space Gazebo |
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Michigan |
A private observatory used by some members of the Oakland Astronomy Club. In Troy. |
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Tuckahoe State Park |
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Maryland |
A site of the Delmarva Stargazers |
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Tucker Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory of a member of the Eastern Ozark Astronomical Society. |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
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Tulsa |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
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Turner Research Station |
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Texas |
Observing site of the Central Texas Astronomical Society and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope. |
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Tuva Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah. |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Tye Preston Memorial Library |
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Texas |
Library and site of star parties held by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club. In Canyon Lake, TX. |
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Tyler |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
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Tyler Bend Campground |
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Arkansas |
Campground near Silver Hill. Used by some members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
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UBC Forest Site |
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British Columbia |
A site by the RASC Vancouver Centre. |
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UI Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of the University of Idaho. With pubic events cosponsored by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
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UND Observatory |
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North Dakota |
Observatory of the University of North Dakota. Also site of weekly star parties, held by the Northern Sky Astronomical Society. |
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Union Grove State Park |
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South Dakota |
State park used as an observing site by the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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University of British Columbia |
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British Columbia |
University in Vancouver. Home to the UBC Astronomy Club |
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University of Maryland Observatory |
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Maryland |
Observatory of University of Maryland Home of the National Capital Astronomers. in College Park. |
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University of Oklahoma Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Oklahoma. Site of outreach star parties held by the Lunar Sooners astronomy club. |
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Upper Beaver Meadows |
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Colorado |
Location in Rocky Mountain National Park, which is site of public astronomy events held by the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society. |
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Utica |
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South Dakota |
Centered on a spot on 302nd St, 2mi north of the town of Utica, SD. An observing site of the SouthEast South Dakota Astronomy Club. |
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Valemount |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Van Vleck Observatory |
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Connecticut |
Observatory of Wesleyan University, which is site of public astronomy sessions held by Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford. In Middletown. |
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Vancouver |
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British Columbia |
Home of the RASC Vancouver Centre and the Gordon Southam Observatory of the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre. |
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Vanderbilt Planetarium & Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory and planetarium of Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Also a meeting place of the Astronomical Society of Long Island. |
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Vanderhoof |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Veasey Memorial Park |
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Massachusetts |
Primary observing site of the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club. In Groveland. |
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Venus |
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Florida |
Close to the site of the Mid Florida Star Gaze, a star party of the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. |
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Vernon |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the RASC Okanagan Centre. |
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Victoria |
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Texas |
In Victoria county. Home of the University of Houston-Victoria at which the Crossroads Astronomy Club meets. |
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Victoria |
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British Columbia |
Home of the RASC Victoria Centre and Victoria Climenhaga Observatory. |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park used as an observing site by Memphis Astronomical Society. |
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Vista Hill |
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California |
A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
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Vista Larga Observation Area |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
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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. |
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WCAC |
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Ohio |
The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club is located southwest of Canton. |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
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Wahnsiedler Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory of the Evansville Astronomical Society. Near Lynnville. |
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Wakely Mountain |
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New York |
Chart also covers the towns of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Inlet and Eagle Bay. The area is used by some observers from Quebec. In Adirondack Park. |
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Walcott Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
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Walloper Lake |
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British Columbia |
A site of the Kamloops Astronomical Society. |
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Wally's Corner |
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South Dakota |
A private observing site of the Tri-State Astronomical Society and site of the South Dakota Star Party. |
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Walnut Mountain Park |
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New York |
A site used by the Catskills Astronomy Club. Near Liberty |
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Walnut Point State Park |
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Illinois |
State park. Used by some members of the Astronomical Society at the University of Illinois and the Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society |
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Walter F. Barber, Jr. Memorial Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. In Villa Rica. |
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Wapinita Airstrip |
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Oregon |
Private property used by the Rose City Astronomers. |
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation |
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New York |
A site used by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers. Near Cross River. |
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Warren |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Warren County Amateur Astronomy Club. |
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Wasat Star |
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Texas |
A private observation field used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
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Washington |
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DC |
Nearby to some members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
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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. |
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Watertown |
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South Dakota |
Home of the Watertown Astronomy Club. |
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Waterville Public Libarary |
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New York |
Library in Waterville. A site used by the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS). |
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Watson Starview Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club for star parties. |
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Wawayanda State Park |
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New Jersey |
A park near Highland Lakes. Used by the Rockland Astronomy Club. |
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Wayne's Backyard Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. In Lake Alfred. |
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Waynesboro |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
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Wedge Overlook |
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Utah |
A spot on BLM land. Used by local amateur astronomers from Salt Lake City and Provo. |
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Weeping Water |
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Nebraska |
A town in Cass county. Members of the Omaha Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
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West Chester |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of WCU Observatory and meeting place of the Chester County Astronomical Society. |
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West Delray Regional Park |
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Florida |
Park with both public areas and areas reserved for permit holders, like the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Near Delray Beach. |
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West Palm Beach |
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Florida |
Home of Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. |
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Western Nebraska Star Gaze |
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Nebraska |
Starparty held by the Panhandle Astronomy Club near Bridgeport, at the Camp Clarke Raiders Black Powder Range |
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Wharf Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory of members of the RASC Halifax Centre and Minas Astronomy Group. Near Annapolis Royal. |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
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Whistler |
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British Columbia |
Some members of the RASC Vancouver Centre observe nearby. |
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White Ridge parking lot |
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New Mexico |
Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro. |
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White River Canyon |
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Oregon |
An observing site on the south side of Mt. Hood used by the Rose City Astronomers. |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
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White Star Park |
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Ohio |
County park and home of the Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomy Club (SVAAC). annual star party. In Gibsonburg. |
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Whiteside |
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Missouri |
A site used by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Near Whiteside. |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
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Wichita |
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Kansas |
Home of the Kansas Astronomical Observers. |
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Williams Lake |
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British Columbia |
Home to some members of the Prince George RASC. |
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Willow Slough Fish and Wildlife Area |
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Indiana |
A wildlife managment area used by the South Side Astronomers. |
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Wilmington |
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North Carolina |
Centered on Halyburton Park in Wilimington. Used by some members of the Cape Fear Astronomical Society. |
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Wilmington |
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Delaware |
Home of the Delaware Astronomical Society. |
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Wilson Coulee Observatory |
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Alberta |
Observatory of the RASC Calgary Centre. |
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Windsor |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Windsor Centre. |
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Winnipeg |
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Manitoba |
Home of the RASC Winnipeg Centre. |
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Winter Star Party |
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Florida |
A Star party of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. Held at Camp Wesumkee on Scout Key in the Florida Keys. |
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Withlacoochee River Park |
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Florida |
Park used as the primary dark site by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, home of their annual star party, The Orange Blossom Special, and site of public observing. |
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Wolf Creek Observing Site |
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Utah |
An observing site south of Soapstone Basin in the Uinta National Forest used by members of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the Ogden Astronomical Society, and the Utah Valley Astronomy Association. |
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Wolf Creek State Park |
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Illinois |
State park and site of public star parties held by the Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomy Club (SVAAC). |
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Worth Mountain WMA |
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South Carolina |
Aka WMWMA. Wildlife management area used as a dark sky site frequented by members of the Carolina SkyGazers. |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
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YFOS |
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New Hampshire |
The New Hampshire Astronomical Society Young's Farm Observing Site |
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Yakima |
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Washington |
Home of the Yakima Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Yanna Research Station |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory site of the Madison Astronomical Society. Near Attica. |
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York River State Park |
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Virginia |
A State park used as a dark sky site by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers. |
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Young's Astronomy Club and Observatory |
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Michigan |
Located at Young's Golf, Recreation & Dining. |
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Young's Pond |
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Connecticut |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of New Haven. Near Branford. |
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