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NEFAS Swamp Site |
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Florida |
A site used by NEFAS and a few million mosquitos. |
14 | N |
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North Smoke Tower Site |
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Florida |
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26 | SW |
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Lake City |
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Florida |
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30 | E |
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Aubright Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
31 | NE |
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Pastimes Cabins, RV Park & Campground |
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Georgia |
Campground with astronomy programs. Near the Okefenokee Swamp. |
33 | SE |
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Black Creek Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Middleburg. |
34 | N |
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Stephen C. Foster State Park |
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Georgia |
State Park at Okefenokee Swamp. |
39 | E |
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Jacksonville |
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Florida |
Home of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society. |
41 | S |
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Star Dogged Moon Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Keystone Heights. |
42 | E |
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Beauclerc / San Jose(FL) |
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Florida |
Forecast covers the neighborhoods of San Jose, Bay Meadows, Sunbeam and Beauclerc Gardens. In Duval county, Florida. South of Jacksonville. |
42 | SW |
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High Springs Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
45 | SW |
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O'Brien |
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Florida |
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48 | E |
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Fall River Pkwy Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
48 | S |
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Gainesville (FL) |
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Florida |
Home of the University of Florida's Campus Teaching Observatory which holds public nights. |
49 | NE |
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Kingsland |
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Georgia |
A town in Camden county. |
49 | S |
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Newberry Star Park |
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Florida |
A joint project of the Alachua Astronomy Club and Easton Newberry Sports Complex. Located at the complex. |
50 | S |
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UF Campus Teaching Observatory |
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Florida |
An observatory of the University of Florida. In Gainesville. |
51 | SW |
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Silver Bell Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
55 | NW |
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Lee Farm Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Alachua Astronomy Club. Near Dupont. |
57 | NE |
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Fort Clinch State Park |
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Florida |
State Park near Fernandia Beach. |
60 | N |
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Waycross |
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Georgia |
A town in Ware county. |
63 | E |
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Guana River Dam |
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Florida |
An observing site of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society (NEFAS). Located near South Ponte Vedra Beach in the Guana River State Park. |
64 | SW |
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Suwannee Skies Observatory |
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Florida |
Near Old Town. |
65 | SE |
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St. Johns County Fairgrounds Overflow Parking |
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Florida |
A site used by the Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC). |
67 | NW |
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Valdosta |
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Georgia |
A town in Lowndes county. |
67 | S |
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AST@RHO |
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Florida |
Automated Student Telescope at Rosemary Hill Observatory. Near Bronson, which is about 30 miles from UF campus. |
69 | S |
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Foxtrotter Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Marion county. |
72 | SW |
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Chiefland Astronomy Village |
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Florida |
Home of the Chiefland Astronomers |
74 | NE |
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Brunswick |
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Georgia |
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77 | W |
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Perry |
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Florida |
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80 | NE |
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Ebo Landing |
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Georgia |
A historic site on Saint Simmons Island. |
80 | S |
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Ocala |
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Florida |
A city in Marion county. Home of the Greater Ocala Astronomy Club |
83 | S |
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Rainbow Lakes Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Marion County. |
84 | SW |
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Keaton Beach |
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Florida |
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84 | SW |
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Shired Island |
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Florida |
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87 | S |
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Rainbow Springs Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Dunnellon. |
87 | SE |
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Palm Coast |
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Florida |
A town in Flagler county. |
90 | S |
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Belleview |
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Florida |
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91 | NW |
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Alapaha River Observatory |
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Georgia |
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91 | S |
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The D'Auria's Ocala Star Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Ocala. |
92 | SE |
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CFAS Ocala Forest Site |
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Florida |
An observing site in the Ocala State forest. Currently limited to members of Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
92 | SW |
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Cedar Key |
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Florida |
Home of the Cedar Key Star Party. A dark sky site. |
94 | SE |
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Astor |
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Florida |
A town in Lake county. |
96 | S |
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Phil's Observatory at Sanctuary |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
96 | W |
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NFCC Observatory |
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Florida |
An observatory of the North Florida Community College also affiliated with the Tallahassee Astronomical Society |
98 | S |
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Krause's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private obsrevatory. |
99 | S |
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Bhills Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Beverly Hills, Florida. |
99 | S |
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Halliday Parkwood Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
102 | N |
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RabbitEye Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Ludowici. |
102 | S |
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Lazy 8 Ranch Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
103 | SE |
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Redding Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory . |
105 | S |
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Ambersweet Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Umatilla |
108 | NW |
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Red Barn Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Ty Ty. AKA MPC/IAU H68. |
109 | S |
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Geddy's Blue Room Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Homosassa. |
110 | NW |
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Hines Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory (IAU/MPC H71) near Chula. |
110 | SE |
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Daytona Beach |
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Florida |
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111 | SE |
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Ellen Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near DeLand. |
117 | SE |
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Deltona |
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Florida |
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117 | W |
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Tallahassee |
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Florida |
Home of the Tallahassee Astronomical Society. |
120 | W |
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Shell Point |
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Florida |
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122 | S |
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Cooke Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Weeki Wachee. |
122 | SE |
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Bar J Observatory |
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Florida |
A private Observatory near New Smyrna Beach. |
123 | S |
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Brooksville |
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Florida |
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124 | SE |
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Sanford |
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Florida |
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124 | W |
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Crawfordville |
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Florida |
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127 | S |
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Broken Oak Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Spring Lake. |
128 | N |
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Wes Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Vidalia. |
128 | S |
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Rolling Hills Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Clermont. |
128 | W |
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Panacea |
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Florida |
A private observing site a few miles from the town of Panacea. |
129 | SE |
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Seminole State College Star Range |
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Florida |
A gun range of Seminole State College used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Near Geneva. |
131 | SE |
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Bethune Beach |
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Florida |
Forecast also covers New Smyrna Beach and the northern half of Canaveral National Seashore |
136 | SE |
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Robinson Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of University of Central Florida in Orlando. Also used by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
136 | W |
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Quincy |
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Florida |
A town in Gadsden county. |
137 | SE |
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Orlando |
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Florida |
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138 | N |
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Eastman |
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Georgia |
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138 | S |
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Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area |
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Florida |
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138 | S |
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Hudson |
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Florida |
In Pasco county. |
138 | S |
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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. |
139 | NW |
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Albany |
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Georgia |
A town in Dougherty county. |
140 | NE |
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Savannah |
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Georgia |
Home of the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association |
140 | S |
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Conner Preserve |
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Florida |
A wildlife preserve near Land O'Lakes. |
142 | S |
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DeepSkyshed Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Port Richey. |
146 | SE |
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Joey's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Orlando. |
148 | N |
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Georgia Southern Planetarium |
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Georgia |
Planetarium of Georgia Southern University hosts public star parties. Also, a meeting place of the Statesboro Astronomy Club. In Statesboro. |
148 | SE |
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Biolab Boat Ramp |
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Florida |
Public boat ramp parking lot. Used as an observing site by members of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers, the Brevard Astronomical Societyand a few million mosquitos. |
150 | S |
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Holiday |
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Florida |
A town in Pasco County. |
150 | SE |
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Darkstar Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
150 | SE |
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Titusville |
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Florida |
A site of the Kennedy Space Center Amateur Astronomers and the Brevard Astronomical Society. |
152 | S |
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Deer Creek RV Golf Resort |
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Florida |
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152 | S |
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Kissimmee |
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Florida |
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153 | NE |
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Ebenezer Rd |
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South Carolina |
Forecast also covers Rincon and Springfield. |
153 | S |
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Galactic Stone Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Lutz. |
154 | NW |
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Skyfall Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Pinehurst. |
155 | NE |
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May River Road Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory |
156 | S |
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Carrollwood |
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Florida |
A neighborhood north of Tampa. |
158 | S |
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Kissimmee Park Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Lake Tohopakaliga. |
159 | S |
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Temple Terrace |
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Florida |
A site used by the Museum Astronomical Resource Society Club who are affiliated with the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) . |
160 | S |
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Honeymoon Island State Park |
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Florida |
A state park in Pinellas County. |
160 | S |
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Lakeland |
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Florida |
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160 | S |
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Wayne's Backyard Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. In Lake Alfred. |
160 | W |
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Boca Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Eastpoint. |
163 | NW |
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Elko Observing site |
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Georgia |
An observing site of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society near the town of Elko. |
163 | S |
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STAR |
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Florida |
A private observatory, AKA Seffner Telescope Astronomy Research. In Seffner. |
164 | S |
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Winter Haven |
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Florida |
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164 | SE |
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Eastern Florida State College |
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Florida |
College . A Meeting place of the Brevard Astronomical Society. In Cocoa. |
164 | SE |
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Harmony |
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Florida |
A town with dark-sky compliant lighting and public and private observing sites. Used as an observing site by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. |
165 | N |
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T. Spence Memorial Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Midville. |
166 | S |
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Brandon |
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Florida |
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166 | S |
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Tampa |
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Florida |
Home of the Museum of Science and Industry used by the Museum Astronomical Resource Society . |
167 | NE |
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Coopers Hawk Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory near Ridgeland. |
167 | NW |
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Yoder Observing Site |
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Georgia |
A private observing site near Montezuma, GA. |
169 | NW |
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Aim High Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Kathleen, GA. |
169 | NW |
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The New Freedom Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory in Perry. Observations at site indicate the lightpollution rating has degraded to a solid Bortle 6 if not a low end Bortle 7. |
170 | S |
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Largo |
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Florida |
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171 | N |
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CCK's Universe |
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Georgia |
A private observing site near Jeffersonville. |
171 | S |
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Brogdon Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
171 | SE |
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Central Florida Youth & Family Camp |
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Florida |
AKA CFYFC. A private campground. |
172 | NW |
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Dreamstead Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society. |
173 | SE |
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Lake Ahern Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory of a member of the Brevard Astronomical Society. Near Melbourne, FL. |
174 | NE |
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Beaufort |
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South Carolina |
Home of the Beaufort Amateur Astronomers. |
175 | S |
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Alafia River State Park |
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Florida |
State Park used as a secondary observing site by the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
175 | S |
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Lake Kissimmee State Park |
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Florida |
State park. |
176 | W |
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Florida Caverns State Park |
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Florida |
State park and site of public outreach by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society. Near Marianna. |
177 | SE |
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Lone Palm Observatory |
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Florida |
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177 | W |
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White City |
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Florida |
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178 | N |
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Whitetail Hollow Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
178 | NE |
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Hunting Island State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Hunting Island. |
179 | S |
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Saint Petersburg |
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Florida |
Home of the Saint Petersburg Astronomy Club and the Science Center of Pinellas County. |
180 | S |
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Lake Buffum |
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Florida |
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