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Rafter M Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
| 12 | SW |
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Matador Manor Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
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Stephanie's Evening Solace |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 15 | N |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| 17 | SE |
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Cosmic Obsession Observatory |
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Texas |
a private observatory in Tomball. |
| 17 | SW |
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Oak Tree Observatory |
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Texas |
Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
| 18 | NE |
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Honea-Egypt Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
| 18 | SE |
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Hepcat Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Cypress. |
| 20 | NW |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
| 23 | N |
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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
| 25 | NE |
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Astro Birdie Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Conroe. |
| 27 | S |
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Katy |
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Texas |
A town in Harris county. |
| 28 | E |
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Fox Run Park |
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Texas |
A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
| 28 | SW |
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Stephen F. Austin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
| 29 | W |
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Wonder Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Brenham. |
| 32 | W |
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Brenham |
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Texas |
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| 36 | NE |
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Pastor's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 37 | NE |
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Huntsville State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
| 39 | E |
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Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
| 39 | NW |
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Brahmand Darshan Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 41 | NW |
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Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
| 41 | S |
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Richmond |
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Texas |
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| 41 | SE |
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Houston |
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Texas |
Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| 42 | NW |
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College Station |
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Texas |
A town in Brazos county. |
| 46 | NW |
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Bryan |
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Texas |
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| 47 | SE |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
| 47 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
| 48 | E |
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Cleveland(TX) |
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Texas |
A town in Liberty county. |
| 48 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
| 50 | W |
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Round Top |
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Texas |
A town in Fayette county. |
| 51 | NE |
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Sam Houston State University Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
| 51 | W |
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Harmony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 52 | SE |
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Changstars Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Pearland. |
| 52 | SW |
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Columbus |
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Texas |
A town west of Houston. |
| 54 | SE |
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 54 | SE |
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Pearland |
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Texas |
A town in Brazoria county. |
| 56 | SE |
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 57 | S |
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Brazos Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
| 57 | S |
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George Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park. |
| 59 | NW |
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Regina Caelorum Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 60 | E |
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Dolen |
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Texas |
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| 61 | NE |
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Lake Livingston State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
| 63 | SE |
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Space Center Houston |
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Texas |
Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
| 63 | W |
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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658. |
| 64 | NW |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
| 64 | SW |
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HAS Columbus Site |
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Texas |
A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area. |
| 69 | NW |
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Gassen Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 71 | N |
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Fort Boggy State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
| 71 | N |
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Lovelady |
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Texas |
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| 71 | SE |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
| 71 | SW |
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Schaefer Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg. |
| 73 | W |
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West Point Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near West Point. |
| 75 | W |
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S&Y Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
| 76 | N |
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Windham Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 79 | W |
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Buescher State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Smithville. (512) 237-2241. |
| 82 | NW |
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Cameron |
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Texas |
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| 82 | S |
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Brazosport Planetarium |
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Texas |
A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
| 85 | N |
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Roofer Observing Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 85 | W |
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Bastrop State Park |
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Texas |
A State Park, located in the Lost Pines area of Texas. |
| 86 | SE |
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Galveston Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Jamaica Beach. |
| 87 | SE |
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Moody Gardens |
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Texas |
Site of public star parties sponsored by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
| 88 | SE |
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Crystal Beach |
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Texas |
A town in Galveston county. |
| 88 | SW |
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The Last Stand Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 89 | SE |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
| 91 | SE |
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Silver Moonlight Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
| 92 | W |
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Dodie's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 93 | SW |
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Lake Texana State Park |
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Texas |
Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the Crossroads Astronomy Club. |
| 94 | W |
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Mikes Mobile Notary Service, Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. Contact for access. |
| 99 | E |
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Big Thicket Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Lumberton. |
| 99 | NW |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
| 102 | E |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
| 102 | N |
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Mission Tejas State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
| 103 | W |
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McMahan MP Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near McMahan. |
| 104 | W |
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Hutto Lake Park |
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Texas |
City park in Hutto. |
| 105 | N |
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Fort Parker State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
| 105 | NE |
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Lufkin |
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Texas |
A town in Angelina county. |
| 106 | E |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| 108 | NW |
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Temple |
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Texas |
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| 109 | S |
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Matagorda Bay Nature Park |
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Texas |
A Lower Colorado River Authority park. |
| 110 | W |
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Palmetto State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Gonzales. (830) 672-3266. |
| 111 | N |
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Fairfield Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
| 111 | NE |
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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |
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Texas |
State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| 111 | W |
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Mckinney Falls State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Austin. (512) 243-1643. |
| 112 | N |
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Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |
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Texas |
AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
| 112 | W |
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Austin |
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Texas |
Home of the Austin Astronomical Society |
| 112 | W |
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Lockhart State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lockhart. (512) 398-3479. |
| 113 | W |
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Georgetown |
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Texas |
Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
| 115 | E |
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Sea Rim State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
| 115 | W |
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Rattan Creek |
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Texas |
City park in Round Rock, North Austin. |
| 116 | E |
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Claiborne West Park |
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Texas |
Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
| 116 | SW |
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Victoria |
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Texas |
In Victoria county. Home of the University of Houston-Victoria at which the Crossroads Astronomy Club meets. |
| 117 | W |
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Georgetown Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Georgetown, TX. |
| 117 | W |
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Whitetail Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory that offers public observing. Near Georgetown. |
| 119 | NE |
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Sam Rayburn |
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Texas |
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
| 121 | NW |
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Baylor University |
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Texas |
University in Waco. |
| 121 | W |
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Eyegloo Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Leander. |
| 121 | W |
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Kyle |
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Texas |
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| 121 | W |
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LoneStar Gazer Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 121 | W |
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Villa Stellarum |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 123 | NE |
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Jasper |
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Texas |
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| 123 | W |
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Mansfield Dam |
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Texas |
A popular observing site near Austin. |
| 124 | NW |
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Mother Neff State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389. |
| 125 | E |
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Little Cypress |
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Texas |
Near Orange. |
| 125 | W |
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Friendship Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory soutwest of Austin. |
| 125 | W |
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Nameless Valley Ranch |
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Texas |
camp and convention center used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander. |
| 126 | W |
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Ancient Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group |
| 126 | W |
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Live Oak Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory |
| 128 | N |
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Blue Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir. |
| 128 | W |
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Driftwood Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory site. Near Driftwood. |
| 129 | W |
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San Marcos Baptist Academy |
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Texas |
A school near San Marcos. |
| 130 | S |
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Mole Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 130 | W |
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Seguin Outdoor Learning Center |
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Texas |
Non-profit edcuation center for the natural sciences. Near East Seguin. |
| 131 | NE |
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SFA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
| 132 | NE |
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Waffelow Creek Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 133 | N |
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Navarro Mills Lake |
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Texas |
Centered on Liberty HIll Park. |
| 133 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium |
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Texas |
Planetarium and Space Theatre. At the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen. |
| 133 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater |
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Texas |
Planetarium in Killeen. |
| 138 | W |
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Szabo Pecan Farm |
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Texas |
A private observing field on a farm near Marble Falls. |
| 139 | SW |
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Goliad State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Goliad. (361) 645-3405. |
| 139 | W |
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Orion Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Bertram. |
| 139 | W |
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Watson Starview Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club for star parties. |
| 141 | N |
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Athens |
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Texas |
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| 141 | NW |
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Texas Star Party |
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Texas |
Star Party held at Lantham Spings Camp for 2025. (Was held here in previous years.) |
| 141 | W |
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MEL Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Wimberley. |
| 141 | W |
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Tye Preston Memorial Library |
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Texas |
Library and site of star parties held by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club. In Canyon Lake, TX. |
| 142 | NW |
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Gatesville |
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Texas |
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| 142 | NW |
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Long Mountain Ranch |
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Texas |
A private ranch. |
| 142 | W |
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Cackle Observatory |
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Texas |
A private Observatory near Wimberly. |
| 142 | W |
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Pedernales Falls State Park |
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Texas |
A state park in Blanco county. |
| 144 | W |
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High Ridge Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 144 | W |
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Starry Nights Bed and Breakfast |
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Texas |
A B&B near Henly. |
| 146 | W |
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Firetail Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory located between San Antonio and Austin. |
| 146 | W |
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John Paul II Catholic High School |
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Texas |
School Near New Braunfels. |
| 148 | W |
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Bowser Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Live Oak. |
| 150 | NW |
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Turner Research Station |
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Texas |
Observing site of the Central Texas Astronomical Society and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope. |
| 151 | NW |
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Lake Whitney State Park |
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Texas |
A state park near Whitney. |
| 152 | N |
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Purtis Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Eustace. (903) 425-2332. |
| 152 | W |
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Chicken Roost |
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Texas |
A private site of The San Antionio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
| 152 | W |
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Johnson City |
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Texas |
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| 153 | W |
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Horizontal Heavens Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Spring Branch. |
| 153 | W |
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Longhorn Cavern State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Burnet. (830) 598-CAVE. |
| 154 | N |
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Tyler |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| 154 | W |
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Blanco State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Blanco. (830) 833-4333. |
| 154 | W |
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Inks Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Burnet. (512) 793-2223. |
| 155 | NW |
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The Lair |
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Texas |
A private site and certified Texas wildscape. Near Lampasas. |
| 156 | SW |
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Goose Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Rockport. (361) 729-2858. |
| 158 | E |
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Lake Charles |
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Louisiana |
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| 158 | NE |
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Turtle Beach Observatory |
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|
Louisiana |
A private observatory. |
| 158 | NW |
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BuckSnort Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 158 | SW |
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Calaveras Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Elmendorf. |
| 158 | W |
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Lozano Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 159 | NW |
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Bad Wolf Ranch |
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Texas |
An observing site of the Austin Astronomical Society . |
| 159 | W |
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Guadalupe River State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
| 159 | W |
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Honey Creek State Natural Area |
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Texas |
State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
| 160 | E |
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DeRidder |
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Louisiana |
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| 160 | W |
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Eagle Eye Observatory |
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Texas |
An observatory of the Austin Astronomical Society. Located in Canyon of the Eagles, on Lake Buchanan, near Burnet |
| 161 | NW |
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Meridian State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Meridian. (254) 435-2536. |
| 161 | W |
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Maier Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 162 | SW |
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Butler Ranch |
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|
Texas |
A private site. |
| 163 | N |
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Tyler State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tyler. (903) 597-5338. |
| 163 | NW |
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Nolan River Park |
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Texas |
Park near Blum and Kopperl. |
| 164 | N |
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Waxahachie |
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Texas |
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| 164 | NW |
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Two Cedar Station |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 165 | NE |
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Martin Creek Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tatum. (903) 836-4336. |
| 165 | W |
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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Stonewall. (830) 644-2252. |
| 166 | W |
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Dark Sky Walker Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 166 | W |
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San Antonio |
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Texas |
Home of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA), the San Antonio Astronomical Observers Group, and the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
| 167 | SW |
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Mineral Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
Near the town of Mineral. |
| 167 | W |
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Colorado Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Bend. (325) 628-3240. |
| 167 | W |
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River Mountain Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 169 | W |
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High Flight Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory near Camp Alzafar. |
| 170 | W |
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UTSA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the University of Texas in San Antonio. |
| 172 | N |
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Mineola Nature Preserve |
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Texas |
Nature Preserve used by the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| 173 | N |
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Rock Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Crandall. |
| 174 | W |
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Boerne |
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|
Texas |
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| 175 | N |
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Longview |
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|
Texas |
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| 175 | NW |
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Cleburne |
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|
Texas |
Forecast also covers Keene. |
| 176 | N |
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Robastro Home Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Terrell. |
| 176 | NW |
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Cleburne State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Cleburne. (817) 645-4215. |
| 177 | W |
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Old Tunnel State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fredericksburg. (866) 978-2287. |
| 178 | N |
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The Astro Acre Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Talty. |
| 178 | NW |
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Scharff Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory near Walnut Springs. |
| 178 | W |
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area |
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Texas |
A State Natural Area near Fredericksburg. |
| 178 | W |
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Government Canyon State Natural Area |
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Texas |
State park near San Antonio. (210) 688-9055. |
| 179 | N |
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Cedar Hill |
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Texas |
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| 179 | N |
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Shamrock Observatory |
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|
Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 179 | NW |
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Hico |
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|
Texas |
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| 179 | W |
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Wasat Star |
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|
Texas |
A private observation field used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |