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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). |
19 | W |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
27 | S |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
28 | NE |
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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. |
36 | S |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
36 | W |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
39 | SW |
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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. |
41 | W |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
45 | NW |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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48 | S |
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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. |
53 | S |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
53 | W |
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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. |
54 | SW |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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56 | SW |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
61 | NE |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
63 | NW |
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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
63 | SE |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
63 | SW |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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65 | SW |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
69 | S |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
71 | E |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
72 | N |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
73 | N |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
73 | NE |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
73 | SW |
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Auroraville |
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Wisconsin |
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75 | N |
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Benson Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of private observatory. |
76 | NW |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
76 | SE |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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77 | E |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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77 | S |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
78 | NW |
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Outback Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
78 | W |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
79 | SE |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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84 | E |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
84 | S |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
86 | E |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
86 | S |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
87 | E |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Leelanau School. Check website or call call 231.334.5890 for public observing times. |
87 | SE |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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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. |
87 | SW |
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Oxbow Trail Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
90 | N |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
91 | S |
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Richfield Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Menomonee Falls. |
92 | SW |
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Beaver Dam |
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Wisconsin |
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95 | N |
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Iron Mountain |
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Michigan |
Forecast also covers the towns of Kingsford, Breitung and Norway. |
95 | W |
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UWSP Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. |
96 | NW |
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Deep Woods Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of future private observatory near Fence. |
97 | E |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
98 | NW |
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Summit Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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100 | S |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
101 | E |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
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101 | E |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
101 | E |
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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. |
101 | E |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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101 | S |
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Harken Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Pewaukee Public Library. |
105 | SE |
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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. |
109 | E |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
110 | SE |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
111 | E |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
111 | SW |
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Portage |
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Wisconsin |
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112 | S |
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Franklin |
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Wisconsin |
In Milwaukee county. Near a BYA affiliate starparty site. |
113 | NE |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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114 | E |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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114 | S |
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Texas Yard Canon Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
115 | SW |
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Aztalan State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near Aztalan. |
115 | W |
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Salewsky Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Big Flats |
116 | SE |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
117 | N |
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Young's Astronomy Club and Observatory |
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Michigan |
Located at Young's Golf, Recreation & Dining. |
120 | E |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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120 | SE |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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120 | SE |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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120 | SW |
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De Forest |
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Wisconsin |
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121 | S |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
121 | W |
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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. |
121 | W |
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Dryden Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
122 | E |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
122 | S |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
122 | SW |
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Suburban Lights Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Marshall. |
123 | NW |
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Tomahawk |
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Wisconsin |
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124 | W |
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Michowka Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
126 | NW |
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Inukshuk Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle River. |
126 | SW |
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UW-Whitewater Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the University of Wisconsin, at Whitewater. In Whitewater. |
128 | NE |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
129 | NW |
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HG Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
130 | E |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
130 | S |
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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. |
131 | S |
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Kenosha |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Kenosha Astronomy Club. |
131 | SE |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
131 | SW |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
132 | SE |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
133 | N |
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ForestGate Farm Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. Near Iron River. |
133 | NE |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
134 | SE |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
134 | SW |
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Reedsburg |
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Wisconsin |
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134 | W |
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RJM Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Spencer. |
135 | E |
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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). |
137 | E |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
138 | S |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
139 | NW |
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Minocqua |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Northwoods Explorers of Space and Astronomy, an astronomy and space club. |
139 | S |
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Yerkes Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory in Williams Bay. |
139 | SE |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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140 | N |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
140 | SE |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
140 | SW |
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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. |
141 | E |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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141 | W |
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Little Black Township |
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Wisconsin |
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142 | E |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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142 | SW |
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Janesville |
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Wisconsin |
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143 | E |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
143 | N |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
144 | E |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
144 | SE |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
147 | NE |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
147 | SW |
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Yanna Research Station |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory site of the Madison Astronomical Society. Near Attica. |
148 | S |
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Smith Observing Site |
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Illinois |
Near Round Lake Beach and about 15 miles west of Waukegan. |
149 | SE |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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149 | W |
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Dievseta |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Warrens. |
150 | E |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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150 | SE |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
152 | NW |
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Mitten Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
153 | E |
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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
153 | NW |
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Cranberry Corner |
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Wisconsin |
Near Manitowish Waters and Powell Marsh State Wildlife Area. |
153 | SW |
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Wild Apple Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Dane County. |
154 | SW |
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Big Cigar Astronomy |
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Illinois |
Club near South Beloit |
154 | W |
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Wildcat Mountain State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near the town of Ontario, WI. |
155 | E |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
155 | NE |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
155 | S |
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Woodstock |
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Illinois |
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155 | SE |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
156 | SE |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
156 | SW |
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Meadowlark Ridge Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory somewhere around near New Glarus. |
158 | S |
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Crystal Lake |
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Illinois |
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158 | S |
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Lincolnshire |
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Illinois |
Also covers Deerfield which is home of the Skokie Valley Astronomers . |
158 | SW |
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Caledonia |
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Illinois |
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158 | SW |
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Richland Center |
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Wisconsin |
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159 | S |
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Lake Zurich |
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Illinois |
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159 | SE |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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160 | E |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
160 | S |
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Blackhawk Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
160 | SW |
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Astro-Physics |
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Illinois |
Observing site of telescope maker Astro-Physics Inc. |
160 | SW |
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West Point Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory near Monticello. |
160 | W |
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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. |
161 | S |
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Glencoe |
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Illinois |
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161 | S |
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Marengo |
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Illinois |
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162 | SW |
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Dodgeville |
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Wisconsin |
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163 | S |
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Barrington Hills |
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Illinois |
A town in Cook county. Site of International Year of Astronomy events. |
163 | SW |
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Mark's place |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
164 | N |
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Big Bay Point |
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Michigan |
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164 | S |
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Claustonberry Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near Marengo. |
164 | SW |
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Hawkeye Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
164 | SW |
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Monroe |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Green county. |
165 | S |
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Northwest Suburban Astronomers |
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Illinois |
The NSA is active in the area of Palatine/Hoffman Estates. |
166 | NE |
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
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Michigan |
An Emmet County park with an international dark sky designation from the IDA with public and reservable observing sessions. |
167 | S |
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Dearborn Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory of Northwestern University. |
168 | E |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
168 | S |
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Morton Grove |
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Illinois |
Forcast also covers Glenview, Wilmette, Evanston, Skokie, Park Ridge, Niles, and Des Plaines. |
168 | SW |
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Mineral Point |
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Wisconsin |
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169 | SW |
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Rockford |
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Illinois |
Home of the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. |
170 | S |
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OneDarkSky.com Observation Site #1 |
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Illinois |
A clearing off of Cobblers Crossing, in Elgin. Site of public star parties held by OneDarkSky.com. |
170 | SE |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
170 | SW |
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Velveeta Valley Observatory |
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Illinois |
Aka VVO, a private observatory in Pecatonica. |
172 | S |
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U-46 Planetarium |
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Illinois |
Elgin School District Planetarium in Elgin. |
173 | E |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
173 | NE |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
174 | S |
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Benton Harbor |
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Michigan |
A atown in Berrien county. |
174 | S |
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Cricket Hill |
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Illinois |
Part of Lincoln Park. At Montrose Harbor. |
175 | S |
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Kirkland |
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Illinois |
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177 | NE |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
179 | E |
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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). |
179 | NE |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
180 | E |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
180 | S |
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Lily Lake Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near the town of Lilly Lake. |
180 | SE |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
180 | W |
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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. |