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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. |
19 | NW |
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Trempealeau |
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Wisconsin |
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27 | S |
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Luckydog Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory particpating in the AAVSO and Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
32 | SE |
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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. |
33 | E |
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Wildcat Mountain State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near the town of Ontario, WI. |
36 | SE |
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Mount Sterling |
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Wisconsin |
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38 | NE |
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Dievseta |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Warrens. |
39 | W |
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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 |
44 | SW |
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Decorah |
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Iowa |
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52 | SE |
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Richland Center |
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Wisconsin |
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59 | S |
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Wyalusing |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Starsplitters of Wyalusing. |
62 | NE |
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Michowka Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
63 | E |
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Reedsburg |
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Wisconsin |
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65 | W |
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Rochester |
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Minnesota |
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66 | E |
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Dryden Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
67 | W |
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Birdland Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near Rochester. |
68 | E |
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Salewsky Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Big Flats |
71 | N |
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Casey Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the astronomy department of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. |
71 | N |
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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. |
73 | NW |
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Sunny Brook observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory somewhere around Plum city. |
76 | NW |
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Maiden Rock |
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Wisconsin |
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78 | NE |
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RJM Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Spencer. |
79 | SE |
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Dodgeville |
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Wisconsin |
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82 | SE |
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Big M Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Platteville. |
82 | SE |
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Mineral Point |
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Wisconsin |
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83 | S |
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Grant River Recreation Area |
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Wisconsin |
A recreation area near Potosi. |
85 | N |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
87 | W |
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Cherry Grove |
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Minnesota |
An observing site of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
88 | N |
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Tainter Lake Skies Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Tainter lake. |
89 | E |
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Portage |
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Wisconsin |
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92 | SE |
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Pine Bluff Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Local research observatory of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 15 miles from Madison. |
92 | SE |
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Wild Apple Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Dane County. |
92 | W |
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Magnuson Observing Site |
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Minnesota |
A private site near Corning. |
93 | S |
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Dubuque |
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Iowa |
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94 | NE |
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Little Black Township |
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Wisconsin |
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95 | SE |
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Mark's place |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
96 | NE |
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UWSP Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. |
97 | NW |
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The Meadow |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near River Falls and Lake Woebegon. |
97 | SW |
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Wartburg College Observatory |
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Iowa |
An observatory of Wartburg College in Waverly. |
101 | E |
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De Forest |
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Wisconsin |
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102 | W |
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Owatonna |
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Minnesota |
Home of the Steele County Astronomical Society |
103 | E |
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Oxbow Trail Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
103 | NE |
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90W 45N Park |
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Wisconsin |
A small park which is home of the Rietbrock Geographical Marker commemorating the intersection of two imaginary lines. Near Poniatowski. |
103 | SE |
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Galena |
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Illinois |
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103 | SE |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
103 | SE |
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Meadowlark Ridge Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory somewhere around near New Glarus. |
103 | SE |
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West Point Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory near Monticello. |
103 | SW |
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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. |
105 | SE |
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Apple River |
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Illinois |
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106 | E |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
106 | N |
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Powerhouse Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Dallas, WI. |
106 | SE |
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Suburban Lights Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Marshall. |
107 | NW |
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Goodsell Observatory |
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Minnesota |
Observatory, with public observing, of Carleton College. Near Northfield. |
107 | NW |
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Northfield |
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Minnesota |
A sited used by the Minnesota Amateur Astronomers. |
107 | SW |
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Cedar Falls |
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Iowa |
Home of the University of Northern Iowa. |
108 | NW |
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Nininger Bluffs Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory. |
108 | W |
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Albert Lea |
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Minnesota |
The town, not the person. |
109 | N |
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Otterholt |
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Wisconsin |
A local landmark near an old family farm in Chetek. |
109 | S |
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Bearbower Sand Prairie Area |
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Iowa |
A Buchanan county park. |
109 | SW |
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Mason City |
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Iowa |
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111 | NW |
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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. |
112 | E |
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Auroraville |
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Wisconsin |
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112 | NW |
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Metcalf Nature Center |
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Minnesota |
An observing site of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
113 | SE |
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Yanna Research Station |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory site of the Madison Astronomical Society. Near Attica. |
114 | SE |
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Monroe |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Green county. |
116 | N |
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Ladysmith |
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Wisconsin |
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116 | W |
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Waseca |
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Minnesota |
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118 | SE |
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Massbach Ridge |
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Illinois |
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120 | S |
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Timber City Productions Lookout |
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Iowa |
A private observing site. |
121 | E |
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Beaver Dam |
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Wisconsin |
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123 | NW |
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Burnsville |
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Minnesota |
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123 | NW |
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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. |
124 | NW |
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Rockridge Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near New Prague. |
125 | NW |
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Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center |
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Minnesota |
Nature center. |
126 | SW |
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Grundy Center |
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Iowa |
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126 | W |
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Montgomery |
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Minnesota |
A sited used by the Minnesota Amateur Astronomers. |
127 | S |
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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. |
128 | E |
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Aztalan State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near Aztalan. |
129 | SE |
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Doug Firebaugh Observatory |
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Illinois |
A public observatory in Freeport, Illinois, partly funded by the Planetary Studies Foundation. |
130 | NW |
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Balsam Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
131 | E |
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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. |
131 | NW |
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Minneapolis |
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Minnesota |
Home of the Minnesota Astronomical Society. |
131 | NW |
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Oscarness Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory in Shakopee. |
132 | NW |
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Lino Lakes |
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Minnesota |
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132 | NW |
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St Croix Falls |
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Wisconsin |
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133 | S |
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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. |
133 | SE |
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Hawkeye Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
134 | E |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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134 | SE |
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Janesville |
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Wisconsin |
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135 | NW |
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Eisenhower Observatory |
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Minnesota |
Public outreach observatory in Hopkins. |
135 | NW |
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G49 Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory. Listed in the MPC as G49 Minnetonka |
137 | NE |
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Tomahawk |
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Wisconsin |
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137 | NW |
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Chanhassen |
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Minnesota |
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137 | SE |
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Velveeta Valley Observatory |
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Illinois |
Aka VVO, a private observatory in Pecatonica. |
138 | E |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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139 | NE |
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Outback Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
140 | SE |
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UW-Whitewater Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the University of Wisconsin, at Whitewater. In Whitewater. |
141 | NW |
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StarHome Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near Stacy. |
141 | W |
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Olin Observatory |
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Minnesota |
Observatory of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. |
141 | W |
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Standeford and Andreas Observatories |
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Minnesota |
Observatories of Minnesota State University, Mankato |
142 | NW |
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JMS Observatory |
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Minnesota |
Observatory of Jackson Middle School of the Anoka-Hennepin School District. |
142 | SE |
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Big Cigar Astronomy |
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Illinois |
Club near South Beloit |
143 | E |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
143 | E |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
143 | S |
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Dixon |
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Iowa |
Close to Menke and Jens-Wendt Observatories |
143 | S |
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Rutenbeck Observatory |
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Iowa |
Just west of Clinton. |
144 | NW |
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Cushing Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Cushing. |
145 | E |
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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. |
146 | SW |
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Dark Sky Observatory |
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Iowa |
A private observatory near Alden. |
147 | E |
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High Cliff State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park used by members of the ad hoc astronomy group at Plexus Corp. |
147 | NW |
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Pilot's Cross Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory in Andover. |
147 | SE |
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Astro-Physics |
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Illinois |
Observing site of telescope maker Astro-Physics Inc. |
148 | NE |
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Summit Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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148 | NW |
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Ramsey Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory in Ramsey. |
148 | S |
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Iowa City |
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Iowa |
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150 | NE |
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HG Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
150 | SE |
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Rockford |
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Illinois |
Home of the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. |
151 | E |
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Richfield Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Menomonee Falls. |
152 | E |
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Kettle Moraine North |
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Wisconsin |
Northern Unit of Kettle Morain State Forest. Used by members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
152 | NW |
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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. |
152 | SE |
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J. Weiskopf Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory with free public observing in Byron Forest Preserve District. |
153 | N |
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Furtman Farm Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Spooner. |
153 | NE |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
153 | S |
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Williamsburg |
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Iowa |
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153 | SE |
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Caledonia |
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Illinois |
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154 | SW |
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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. |
156 | E |
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Harken Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Pewaukee Public Library. |
156 | E |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
156 | N |
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Pebble Hill Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Hayward. |
157 | S |
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Sunny Knoll Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory in Port Byron. |
157 | SE |
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Blackhawk Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
158 | E |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
158 | E |
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Texas Yard Canon Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
158 | NE |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
158 | NW |
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College (Cambridge) |
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Minnesota |
College in Cambridge. |
158 | SE |
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Sterling |
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Illinois |
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158 | SE |
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Yerkes Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory in Williams Bay. |
160 | NW |
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Rush Lake |
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Minnesota |
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160 | SW |
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Grant O. Gale Observatory |
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Iowa |
Observatory of Grinnell College in Grinnell.. |
160 | SW |
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W/P Observatory |
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Iowa |
Near Grinnell. |
161 | E |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
161 | N |
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Chequamegon National Forest |
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Wisconsin |
Centered on a gravel pit at the intersection of Forest Road 335 and Forest Road 1337, this chart \tcovers the central third the Chequamegon National Forest. |
161 | N |
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Mitten Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
161 | NW |
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Crex Meadows |
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Wisconsin |
A wildlife refuge north of Grantsburg. |
161 | S |
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Riverside |
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Iowa |
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161 | SW |
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Strohbehn Observatory |
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Iowa |
A private observatory in Webster City. |
162 | NE |
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Minocqua |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Northwoods Explorers of Space and Astronomy, an astronomy and space club. |
162 | NW |
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Tusaire Observatory |
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Minnesota |
A private observatory near Zimmerman. |
163 | W |
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Fairmont |
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Minnesota |
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164 | S |
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Muscatine |
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Iowa |
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165 | W |
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New Ulm |
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Minnesota |
A town in \tBrown county. |
166 | E |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
167 | E |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
167 | E |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
167 | SE |
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Kirkland |
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Illinois |
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168 | SW |
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Ashton Observatory |
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Iowa |
Observatory of the Des Moines Astronomical Society. Near Baxter. |
169 | S |
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Iowa SkyNet Observatory |
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Iowa |
A private observatory near Washington, IA. |
169 | SE |
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Marengo |
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Illinois |
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170 | N |
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Spider Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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170 | SW |
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Barnes City |
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Iowa |
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171 | S |
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PACMO |
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Illinois |
An observing site of the Popular Astronomy Club. |
171 | SE |
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Claustonberry Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near Marengo. |
171 | SE |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
172 | E |
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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. |
172 | E |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
172 | NE |
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Cranberry Corner |
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Wisconsin |
Near Manitowish Waters and Powell Marsh State Wildlife Area. |
172 | NE |
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Inukshuk Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle River. |
172 | SE |
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Green River State Wildlife Area |
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Illinois |
Link. |
172 | SW |
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Ames |
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Iowa |
Home of the Ames Area Amateur Astronomers. |
173 | SE |
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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. |
173 | SE |
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Woodstock |
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Illinois |
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174 | E |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
174 | NW |
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Hutchinson |
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Minnesota |
A town in McLeod county. |
175 | E |
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Franklin |
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Wisconsin |
In Milwaukee county. Near a BYA affiliate starparty site. |
176 | SE |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
178 | E |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
179 | NE |
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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
179 | SE |
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De Kalb |
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Illinois |
Home of the Davis Hall Observatory at Northern Illinois University. |
180 | NE |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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