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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve |
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Florida |
Actually, a dry clearing to the north of the state preserve near Miles City. Used by the Everglades Astronomical Society. |
17 | E |
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Area 63 |
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Florida |
A public rest area used by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. Named after mile marker 63 on highway I75. The SFAA has obtained a permit to use the rest area for club observing events on specific dates. |
18 | S |
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Seagrape Drive |
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Florida |
A public road and site of Night Sky & Astronomy Programs. Held in the Big Cypress National Preserve with the help of the Everglades Astronomical Society and the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. No overnight camping. |
21 | NW |
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Finch Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
23 | SE |
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Kirby Storter Roadside Park |
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Florida |
A a roadsie park, on on US41 (8th Avenue), 8 miles west of the visitors center of Big Cypress National Preserve. Used as an observing site by the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. |
27 | SW |
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Caxambas Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory on Marco Island. |
28 | W |
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Naples |
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Florida |
Home of the Everglades Astronomical Society. Also of interest to the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society |
30 | W |
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Wagner Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Bonita Springs. |
42 | N |
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LaBelle Astronomical Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near LaBelle. |
43 | NW |
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Fort Myers Beach |
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Florida |
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46 | E |
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Harold A Campbell Public Use Area |
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Florida |
A park, used by some members of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association(SFAAA). |
47 | NW |
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Fort Myers |
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Florida |
Home of the Southwest Florida Astronomical Society |
54 | N |
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Fisheating Creek Campgrounds |
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Florida |
A campground in Palmdale. |
57 | NW |
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Pineland Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory on Pine island. |
58 | E |
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Weston |
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Florida |
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61 | E |
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Fox Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association. |
63 | N |
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Venus |
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Florida |
Close to the site of the Mid Florida Star Gaze, a star party of the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. |
64 | NW |
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Useppa Island Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Bokeelia. |
65 | SE |
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Belen Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. In Tamiami. |
65 | SE |
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D'Auria Observatory |
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Florida |
Observatory of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
65 | SE |
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Kendale Observatory |
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Florida |
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66 | E |
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Starbrite Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Davie. |
66 | SE |
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GreenWay Lakes Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Westchester. |
66 | SE |
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Mahogany Hammock |
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Florida |
A parking lot of Mahogany Hammock Trail in Everglades National Park. Used by some members of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
66 | SE |
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The Stocker AstroScience Center |
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Florida |
Future Science Center, with observatories, of Florida International University -- Maidique Campus. |
69 | E |
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LAT26 RAO |
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Florida |
A private radio astronomy and meteor observatory. |
69 | NW |
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Joyce Observatory 2 |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Punta Gorda Isles. |
70 | SE |
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MIAMI-DADE ASTRONOMY INSTITUTE PROJECT |
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Florida |
A private obseving site of the project. |
71 | E |
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Waid Observatory (Margate) |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Margate. |
72 | SE |
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Heaven Sent Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near the Flamingo entrance of Everglades National Park. |
73 | E |
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Ivan's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Coconut Creek. |
73 | E |
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West Delray Regional Park |
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Florida |
Park with both public areas and areas reserved for permit holders, like the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Near Delray Beach. |
73 | NE |
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Flying Cow Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Loxahatchee. |
74 | NE |
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Everglades Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Okeechobee. |
74 | SE |
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Bill Sadowski Park |
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Florida |
A park in Palmetto Bay, used for public outreach by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
75 | E |
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Fort Lauderdale |
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Florida |
Home of Gibson Observatory. A site of the South Florida Amateur Astronomers. |
75 | S |
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Flamingo |
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Florida |
A town in the Everglades National Park. Used by some members of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
76 | E |
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Miami |
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Florida |
Home of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. |
76 | E |
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Pompano Beach |
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Florida |
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78 | E |
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Biscayne Point Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Miami Beach. |
78 | E |
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Coral Lakes Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
79 | E |
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Boca Raton |
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Florida |
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79 | E |
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Malhotra Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
83 | NW |
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Yalta Observatory |
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Florida |
Near North Port. |
85 | NW |
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Lemon Bay Park |
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Florida |
Park in Englewood. |
86 | N |
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Riverwoods Field Laboratory |
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Florida |
Laboratory of the Florida Atlantic University. |
86 | NE |
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Pine Glades Natural Area |
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Florida |
A Natural area with public access from sunrise to sunset. The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches has been granted private access at night by the county. |
87 | NE |
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Bluefield Ranch |
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Florida |
Ranch of Saint Lucie County. Used as an observing site of the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society. |
88 | N |
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Robert Clyde Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sebring. |
89 | NE |
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West Palm Beach |
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Florida |
Home of Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. |
91 | N |
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Cargeena 2 Astronomy |
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Florida |
A private observing site. |
92 | N |
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Highlands Hammock State Park |
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Florida |
State Park near Sebring. |
94 | NE |
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Jupiter |
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Florida |
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96 | N |
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Deep Sky Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sebring. |
97 | N |
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Starry Nights Ranch |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
97 | NW |
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Myakka City |
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Florida |
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99 | N |
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Avon Park Bombing Range |
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Florida |
AKA Avon Park Airforce Range, 82000 acres of which are open for public access. |
99 | NE |
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Port St. Lucie |
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Florida |
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99 | S |
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Coral Key Village Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory. |
100 | N |
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Hale Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Avon Park City. |
100 | N |
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Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park |
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Florida |
Site of star parties held by the Central Florida Astronomical Society. Located in KPP. |
100 | NW |
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Mancave Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory somewhere around Myakka City. |
100 | S |
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Crane Point Nature Center |
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Florida |
Nature Center of the Florida Keys Land & Sea Trust. Site of 'Evening with the Stars' observing programs. |
104 | NW |
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Manatee Gun and Archery Club |
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Florida |
A gun club used as an observing site by the Suncoast Stargazers. |
104 | S |
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Summerland Key |
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Florida |
Forecast covers area from Sugarloaf Key to Big Pine Key. |
104 | S |
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Winter Star Party |
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Florida |
A Star party of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. Held at Camp Wesumkee on Scout Key in the Florida Keys. |
106 | NW |
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HRH Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory in Sarasota. |
107 | NW |
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Duette Park |
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Florida |
Park in Manatee County. |
108 | N |
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Hardee Lakes Park |
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Florida |
A wildlife management area used as an observing site by the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club. |
110 | NW |
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Sarasota |
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Florida |
Home of the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers (LGDSO). |
113 | NW |
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Jigg's Landing Park |
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Florida |
Public park owned by Manatee County Waterworks. |
114 | S |
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Key West |
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Florida |
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115 | N |
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Lake Buffum |
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Florida |
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116 | N |
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Coleman Landing |
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Florida |
AKA Coleman Landing at Shady Oaks Recreation Area. A Polk county campground and rv park.. A dark sky site used by the Polk County Astronomical Society. |
118 | NE |
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Vero Beach |
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Florida |
A town in Indian River county. |
118 | NW |
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John's Observatory |
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Florida |
A private observatory near Bradenton. |
118 | NW |
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Parish |
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Florida |
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119 | NW |
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Scott's Observatory |
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Florida |
Near Palmetto. |