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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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ASU Dark Sky Observatory |
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North Carolina |
Observatory (DSO) of Appalachian State University. Near Phillips Gap. |
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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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American Horse Lake |
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Oklahoma |
A dark site in American Horse Lake State State Hunting and Fishing Area. |
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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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BRAS Dark Sky Site |
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Louisiana |
Observing site of the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
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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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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
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Braidwood Dark Sky Site |
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Illinois |
Near Gardner. |
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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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CAS Starfield Observatory Dark Site |
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Kentucky |
A private observing site of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society. |
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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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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
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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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Capitol Reef National Park |
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Utah |
National Park and IDA designated Dark Sky Park. |
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Cedar Key |
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Florida |
Home of the Cedar Key Star Party. A dark sky site. |
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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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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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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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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
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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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Cox Field |
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Georgia |
Dark Sky site of the Flint River Astronomy Club. Near Williamson. |
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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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Dark Arts Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
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Dark Horse Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Phoenixville. |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
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Dark Ranger Wasatch |
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Utah |
A site used by Dark Ranger Telescope Tours in East Canyon State Park which also holds it's own public astronomy events and is an International Dark-Sky Park. Forecast also used by Astronomy Rangers. |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
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Dark Sky Observatory |
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Iowa |
A private observatory near Alden. |
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Dark Sky Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory in Seneca. |
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Dark Sky Walker Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
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Dark Star Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private obsrevatory near West Fork. |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
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Doughton Park |
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North Carolina |
A park with a dark sky near Laurel Springs. |
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Douthat State Park |
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Virginia |
State park and International Dark Sky Park in Milboro. |
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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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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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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
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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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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. |
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Jackson Lake State Park |
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Colorado |
State Park designated as an International Dark Sky Park. |
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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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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
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Katahdin Loop Road Overlook |
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Maine |
Overlook on Loop Road in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument International Dark Sky Park). Site of the Stars Over Katahdin star party held by the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters. |
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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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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
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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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Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area |
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Ontario |
A public and official dark-sky observing site of Lennox and Addington county. |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
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Lion's Head Dark Sky Viewing Platform |
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Ontario |
A deck at Lion's head Marina in the town of Lion's Head. Site of public astronomy events. |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
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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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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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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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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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North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve |
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Ontario |
Public observing site with concrete pad for telescopes, power, outhouses and parking. Part of the 1000+ acre North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve. |
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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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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
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Painted Desert Inn |
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Arizona |
A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
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Panorama Point |
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Utah |
In Arches National Park which is an International Dark Sky Park with astronomy programs. |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
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Point Pelee National Park |
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Ontario |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
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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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Rainbow Forest Museum |
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Arizona |
Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
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Robber's Cave State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park and dark sky site of the Family Astronomy Association of Oklahoma |
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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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Sandbank Stream Campground |
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Maine |
Campground in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (an International Dark Sky Park). The campground is a stargazing site. |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
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Spruce Woods Provincial Park |
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Manitoba |
Provincial Park designated as an Internationa Dark Sky Preserve. |
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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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Staunton River State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society and home of the Staunton River Star Party. Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the IDA. |
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Stellar Skies Dark Sky Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
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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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Taylor Dark Sky Site |
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Illinois |
Near Yale. |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
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Troy Dark Sky Observatory |
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South Carolina |
Near Troy and Mc Cormick. |
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Twentymile Rock |
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Idaho |
A parking lot of a scenic lookout, located along highway 20, used as a dark sky site by Cub Scout Pack 313 from Idaho Falls. |
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UBarU Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of UBarU Camp & Retreat Center which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
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W. Armitage Memorial Dark Sky Site |
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Quebec |
Not a specific site, but the general area around three camps: Grand Poigan, Rapide de la Gorge and Petit Poigan. |
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Weber County North Fork Park |
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Utah |
County park designated as an International Dark Sky Park. |
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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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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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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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