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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
17 | E |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
24 | S |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
24 | SW |
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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. |
32 | S |
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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. |
35 | NE |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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36 | E |
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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). |
42 | S |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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44 | NW |
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Outback Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
47 | N |
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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
47 | SW |
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Hartman Creek State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park and home of the Wisconsin Observers Weekend |
49 | NW |
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Sawyer Lake |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Sawyer lake. |
49 | SE |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
50 | SE |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
50 | SW |
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Auroraville |
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Wisconsin |
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52 | E |
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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. |
54 | S |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
58 | S |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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60 | W |
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UWSP Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. |
62 | S |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
63 | N |
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Benson Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of private observatory. |
63 | N |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
65 | SE |
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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. |
67 | NW |
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Summit Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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67 | SW |
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Oxbow Trail Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Princeton. |
69 | S |
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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. |
72 | NE |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
78 | N |
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Deep Woods Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of future private observatory near Fence. |
79 | NE |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
82 | S |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
83 | S |
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Beaver Dam |
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Wisconsin |
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83 | S |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
85 | N |
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Iron Mountain |
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Michigan |
Forecast also covers the towns of Kingsford, Breitung and Norway. |
85 | 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. |
86 | SW |
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Salewsky Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Big Flats |
88 | S |
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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. |
89 | NE |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
89 | S |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
90 | NW |
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Tomahawk |
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Wisconsin |
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91 | W |
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Michowka Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
92 | SW |
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Portage |
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Wisconsin |
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95 | S |
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Richfield Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Menomonee Falls. |
95 | SW |
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Dryden Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
96 | S |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
98 | E |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
98 | NE |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
98 | NW |
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HG Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
98 | NW |
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Inukshuk Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle River. |
98 | W |
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RJM Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Spencer. |
100 | N |
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Young's Astronomy Club and Observatory |
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Michigan |
Located at Young's Golf, Recreation & Dining. |
105 | E |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
105 | W |
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Little Black Township |
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Wisconsin |
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106 | E |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
106 | S |
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Harken Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Pewaukee Public Library. |
106 | SW |
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De Forest |
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Wisconsin |
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109 | 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. |
110 | E |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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110 | S |
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Aztalan State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near Aztalan. |
110 | SE |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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110 | SW |
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Suburban Lights Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Marshall. |
111 | S |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
111 | SW |
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Reedsburg |
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Wisconsin |
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112 | SE |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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115 | N |
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ForestGate Farm Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. Near Iron River. |
117 | W |
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Dievseta |
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Wisconsin |
A private site near Warrens. |
118 | 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. |
118 | E |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
118 | S |
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Texas Yard Canon Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
118 | SW |
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Madison |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Madison Astronomical Society. |
121 | NW |
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Mitten Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
121 | S |
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Franklin |
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Wisconsin |
In Milwaukee county. Near a BYA affiliate starparty site. |
122 | E |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
123 | SE |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
124 | NW |
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Cranberry Corner |
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Wisconsin |
Near Manitowish Waters and Powell Marsh State Wildlife Area. |
124 | S |
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UW-Whitewater Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the University of Wisconsin, at Whitewater. In Whitewater. |
125 | 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. |
126 | SW |
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Wildcat Mountain State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park near the town of Ontario, WI. |
127 | E |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
131 | S |
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Modine Benstead Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
132 | E |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
133 | S |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |
133 | SW |
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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. |
134 | E |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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134 | SW |
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Richland Center |
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Wisconsin |
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135 | 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. |
137 | E |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
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137 | S |
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Janesville |
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Wisconsin |
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137 | 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. |
137 | SW |
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Yanna Research Station |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory site of the Madison Astronomical Society. Near Attica. |
138 | SW |
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Wild Apple Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory in Dane County. |
139 | 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. |
141 | N |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
141 | S |
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Yerkes Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory in Williams Bay. |
141 | SE |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
142 | E |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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142 | S |
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Kenosha |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Kenosha Astronomy Club. |
143 | SW |
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Meadowlark Ridge Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory somewhere around near New Glarus. |
144 | E |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
144 | S |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
144 | 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. |
145 | E |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
145 | SW |
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Dodgeville |
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Wisconsin |
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147 | NE |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
147 | NW |
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Ladysmith |
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Wisconsin |
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147 | SW |
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West Point Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory near Monticello. |
148 | SW |
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Mark's place |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
149 | SE |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
150 | E |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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150 | E |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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150 | S |
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Big Cigar Astronomy |
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Illinois |
Club near South Beloit |
150 | SE |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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151 | SW |
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Mineral Point |
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Wisconsin |
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153 | SW |
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Monroe |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Green county. |
153 | W |
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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. |
155 | SE |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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155 | W |
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Casey Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Observatory of the astronomy department of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. |
156 | NE |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
156 | S |
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Smith Observing Site |
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Illinois |
Near Round Lake Beach and about 15 miles west of Waukegan. |
156 | SW |
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Mount Sterling |
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Wisconsin |
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157 | E |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
157 | E |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
157 | S |
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Caledonia |
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Illinois |
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158 | N |
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Big Bay Point |
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Michigan |
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158 | S |
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Astro-Physics |
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Illinois |
Observing site of telescope maker Astro-Physics Inc. |
158 | S |
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Hawkeye Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
158 | W |
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Trempealeau |
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Wisconsin |
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159 | NW |
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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. |
159 | S |
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Blackhawk Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory. |
159 | S |
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Woodstock |
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Illinois |
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161 | SE |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
162 | E |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
163 | SW |
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Luckydog Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory particpating in the AAVSO and Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
164 | S |
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Crystal Lake |
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Illinois |
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164 | S |
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Marengo |
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Illinois |
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164 | S |
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Velveeta Valley Observatory |
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Illinois |
Aka VVO, a private observatory in Pecatonica. |
164 | SW |
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Big M Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Platteville. |
164 | W |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
165 | 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). |
165 | SE |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
166 | NW |
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Spider Lake |
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Wisconsin |
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166 | S |
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Rockford |
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Illinois |
Home of the Rockford Amateur Astronomers. |
167 | S |
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Claustonberry Observatory |
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Illinois |
A private observatory near Marengo. |
167 | S |
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Lake Zurich |
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Illinois |
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167 | SE |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
169 | NW |
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HighBridge Hills Northern Lights Educational Center |
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Wisconsin |
Future site of the STARS Foundation's public observatory. Near High Bridge. |
169 | S |
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Lincolnshire |
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Illinois |
Also covers Deerfield which is home of the Skokie Valley Astronomers . |
170 | E |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
171 | NE |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
171 | S |
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Barrington Hills |
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Illinois |
A town in Cook county. Site of International Year of Astronomy events. |
171 | SE |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
171 | SW |
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Apple River |
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Illinois |
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172 | E |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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172 | SE |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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172 | W |
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Otterholt |
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Wisconsin |
A local landmark near an old family farm in Chetek. |
173 | S |
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Glencoe |
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Illinois |
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173 | SW |
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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. |
173 | W |
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Tainter Lake Skies Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Tainter lake. |
174 | N |
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Houghton |
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Michigan |
Home of Michigan Technological University. |
174 | S |
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Northwest Suburban Astronomers |
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Illinois |
The NSA is active in the area of Palatine/Hoffman Estates. |
176 | E |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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176 | E |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
176 | S |
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Kirkland |
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Illinois |
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176 | SE |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
177 | 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. |
177 | SE |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
177 | W |
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Powerhouse Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Dallas, WI. |
178 | E |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
178 | S |
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U-46 Planetarium |
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Illinois |
Elgin School District Planetarium in Elgin. |
179 | S |
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J. Weiskopf Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory with free public observing in Byron Forest Preserve District. |
179 | SW |
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Grant River Recreation Area |
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Wisconsin |
A recreation area near Potosi. |
180 | S |
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Dearborn Observatory |
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Illinois |
Observatory of Northwestern University. |
180 | 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. |