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Irving Nature Park |
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New Brunswick |
Park in Saint John and first Urban Sky Park designated by the RASC. Also a meeting place of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
| 7 | NE |
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Saint John |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Saint John Astronomy Club and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
| 9 | N |
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PFO Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Saint John, of a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
| 19 | NW |
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Westfield |
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New Brunswick |
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| 28 | NE |
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Quispamsis |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Rothsay and Nauwiqewauk. |
| 42 | NE |
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Hampton |
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New Brunswick |
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| 58 | N |
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Cambridge Narrows |
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New Brunswick |
Near Motts Wharf. |
| 63 | SE |
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Wharf Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory of members of the RASC Halifax Centre and Minas Astronomy Group. Near Annapolis Royal. |
| 71 | N |
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Upper Gagetown |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Grand Lake Meadow, Coytown, and Hersey Corner. |
| 71 | SE |
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Annapolis Royal |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 72 | SE |
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Digby |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 73 | W |
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St. Andrews |
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New Brunswick |
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| 74 | NE |
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Sussex |
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New Brunswick |
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| 76 | N |
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Oromocto |
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New Brunswick |
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| 76 | SW |
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Eastport |
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Maine |
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| 78 | SE |
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Bridgetown |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 78 | SW |
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Grand Manan Island |
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New Brunswick |
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| 85 | S |
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South Range |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Hilgrove, North Range and Amirault's Corners. |
| 86 | W |
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Sawyer Observatory |
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Maine |
An observatory of the Downeast Amateur Astronomers "Americas most easterly observatory" in Pembroke, Maine. |
| 90 | NW |
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Hanwell |
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New Brunswick |
An observing site of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
| 90 | W |
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Calais |
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Maine |
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| 90 | W |
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Saint Stephen |
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New Brunswick |
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| 92 | NW |
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Fredericton |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Fredericton Astronomy Club, the The Brydone Jack Observatory of the University of New Brunswick, the Brydone Jack Astronomy Club, and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
| 96 | N |
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Gower Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Cumberland Bay. |
| 97 | NE |
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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
| 98 | E |
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Greenwood |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 101 | NE |
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Alma |
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New Brunswick |
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| 102 | NW |
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Mactaquac Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park used for star parties held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
| 108 | N |
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Chipman |
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New Brunswick |
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| 108 | S |
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Brier Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 110 | E |
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Sturk Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory in Morristown. |
| 114 | NW |
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Birdton |
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New Brunswick |
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| 116 | SE |
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Kejimkujik National Park |
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Nova Scotia |
A national park and dark-sky preserve near South Brookfield. |
| 119 | E |
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Hall's Harbour Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
| 119 | SW |
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Machias |
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Maine |
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| 124 | NE |
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Williams Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory |
| 125 | S |
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Trout Point Lodge |
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Nova Scotia |
A resort with astronomy excursions for guests. |
| 129 | E |
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Kentville |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 138 | NE |
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Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park. |
| 139 | E |
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Acadia University |
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Nova Scotia |
University near Wolfville. |
| 139 | SW |
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Jonesport |
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Maine |
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| 140 | E |
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Blomidon Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park |
| 142 | E |
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Parrsboro |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 143 | NE |
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Moncton |
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New Brunswick |
A meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
| 147 | S |
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DeepSkyEye Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory offering deep sky tours. Located near Quinan. Owned by a member of the RASC Halifax centre. |
| 149 | SE |
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Bangs Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 151 | W |
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Getchell Mountain |
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Maine |
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| 153 | NW |
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Woodstock |
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New Brunswick |
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| 153 | S |
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McGill's Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 153 | S |
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Yarmouth |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 157 | NE |
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Sackville |
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New Brunswick |
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| 158 | SE |
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Bridgewater |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 159 | E |
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Windsor |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 159 | S |
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Argyle |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 163 | NE |
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Amherst |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 166 | NE |
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Shediac River Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
| 167 | E |
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St. Croix Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the RASC Halifax Centre. Forecast also covers the nearby Nova East star party. |
| 167 | NE |
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Shediac |
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New Brunswick |
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| 167 | NW |
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Houlton |
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Maine |
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| 170 | N |
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Woodpecker Lodge Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
| 170 | SE |
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Lunenburg |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 171 | E |
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Smiley's Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park and home of the Nova East Star Party. |
| 171 | SE |
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Queens |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Liverpool(NS), Brooklyn(NS), and Milton. |
| 172 | E |
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Elentirmo Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
| 173 | S |
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The Islands Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park near Shelburne. |
| 174 | E |
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Economy |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 176 | SE |
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Port Mouton Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Port Mouton. |
| 176 | SW |
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Flanders Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in East Sullivan. |
| 177 | NE |
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Bouctouche |
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New Brunswick |
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| 178 | SE |
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Western Head |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 181 | N |
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AJP Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near West Collette. |
| 183 | NE |
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Port Elgin |
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New Brunswick |
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| 183 | SE |
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Captains Way |
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Nova Scotia |
A turn-around at the end of Captain's Way, a road near Porter Cove. |
| 184 | E |
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Wrights Lake Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
| 184 | NE |
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Doghouse Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near Shemogue. |
| 188 | SW |
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Bar Harbor |
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Maine |
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| 190 | E |
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Abbey Ridge Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
| 190 | E |
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Courthouse Hill |
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Nova Scotia |
A spot on Courthouse Hill road. Near Gore, NS. |
| 191 | SW |
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Cadillac Mountain Summit |
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Maine |
The end of Cadillac Mountain Summit Path on top of Cadillac Mountain. In Acadia National Park and near Bar Harbor. |
| 193 | S |
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Eel Bay Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
| 194 | SW |
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Lamoine Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
| 198 | SW |
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Post Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Trenton. |
| 201 | N |
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Miramichi City (Newcastle) |
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New Brunswick |
Located at the former town of Newcastle, and includes Chatham, Loggieville, Douglastown and, Nelson. |
| 201 | NE |
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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
| 203 | S |
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Barrington |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 203 | SW |
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Seawall Campground |
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Maine |
Campground near Southwest Harbor. |
| 203 | W |
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the University of Maine. In Orono. |
| 204 | E |
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Maple-Brook Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Oakfield. |
| 206 | NE |
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West Point(PE) |
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Prince Edward Island |
Site of the Cedar Dune Provincial Park. |
| 208 | W |
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Millinocket |
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Maine |
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| 209 | E |
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Halifax |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the RASC Halifax Centre and the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. |
| 211 | W |
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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. |
| 213 | W |
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Bangor |
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Maine |
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| 215 | N |
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Miramichi (Bay du Vin) |
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New Brunswick |
The town originaly named Mirimachi near the shore of Bay du Vin. Not to be confused with Mirimachi City which was formerly Newcastle. |
| 215 | SW |
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Salt Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Blue Hill. |
| 216 | W |
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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. |
| 217 | E |
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Wallace |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 217 | SW |
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Brooklin Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
| 219 | NW |
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Presque Isle |
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Maine |
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| 221 | W |
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Bucksport |
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Maine |
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| 222 | E |
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Truro |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 224 | NE |
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Slemon Park |
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Prince Edward Island |
Near Summerside, which is home of the Athena Community Astronomy Club. |
| 224 | NE |
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Summerside |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 228 | E |
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Tatamagouche |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 229 | W |
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Nealey's Corner |
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Maine |
A site of the Penobscot Valley Stargazers |
| 230 | W |
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Cape Jellison |
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Maine |
In Penboscot bay. Some members of the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers observe in the area. |
| 233 | NE |
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Maple Plains |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 234 | NW |
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Caribou |
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Maine |
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| 237 | E |
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Musquodoboit Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 237 | NW |
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Baxter State Park |
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Maine |
Forecast covers general area of Baxter State Park. |
| 239 | NE |
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Alberton |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 243 | W |
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Dover-Foxcroft |
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Maine |
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| 251 | W |
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Galaxy Quest Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory and star party site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lincolnville. |
| 252 | NE |
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Tignish |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 254 | N |
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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. |
| 254 | W |
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Medawisla Lodge |
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Maine |
Lodge and cabins with astronomy programs. Of the Appalachian Mountain Club(AMC). |
| 256 | NE |
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Cavendish |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 257 | W |
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Halfmoon Stream Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Knox. |
| 258 | SW |
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Camden |
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|
Maine |
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| 259 | NE |
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Charlottetown |
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Prince Edward Island |
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| 263 | NE |
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North Cape |
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Prince Edward Island |
Centered on the parking lot of the North Cape hiking trail. |
| 265 | W |
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Burkes Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in Pittsfield. |
| 270 | N |
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Bathurst |
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New Brunswick |
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| 271 | W |
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Burnt Jacket Mountain Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
| 272 | NE |
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Winter Bay Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
A private observatory. |
| 274 | E |
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Caribou |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 276 | E |
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New Glasgow |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 276 | E |
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Terrarouge Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
In the Belle River area. |
| 276 | NW |
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Twin Dogs Observatory |
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Maine |
Site of future private observatory. Near Saint Froid Lake. |
| 276 | W |
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Medomak Family Camp |
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Maine |
A campground with astronomy programs. |
| 279 | NW |
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Rachel's Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A site of Astro Club Borealis. |
| 280 | E |
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Liscomb Game Sanctuary |
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Nova Scotia |
Link |
| 283 | E |
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Sheet Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 286 | SW |
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South Cushing |
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Maine |
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| 287 | E |
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Malay Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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| 288 | W |
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Collins Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of Colby College. |
| 288 | W |
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COG Observing Site |
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Maine |
Observing site of the Celestial Observers Guild (COG). Near Skowhegan. |
| 294 | W |
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The Brower Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
| 297 | SW |
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Damariscotta River Association |
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|
Maine |
A conservation land trust used as star party site by the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
| 299 | E |
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Poverty Beach Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
A private observatory. |