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Siloam Springs |
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Arkansas |
A site of the C.A.S.E.. Near Bella Vista, Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. |
22 | NE |
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Bentonville |
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Arkansas |
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23 | E |
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Fayetteville(AR) |
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Arkansas |
A town in Washington county. Some members of the Arkansas Oklahoma Astronomical Society(AOAS) observe nearby. |
26 | NE |
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Bella Vista |
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Arkansas |
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26 | S |
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Hale Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Morrow and alternate observing site for the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
33 | SW |
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OKAstronomy Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Tahlequah. |
34 | E |
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Hobbs State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park and conservation area. Used by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society for public star parties. |
45 | W |
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Choteau(OK) |
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Oklahoma |
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47 | E |
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The Dead Gekko Society Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Eureka Springs. |
53 | SE |
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Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Star Party |
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Arkansas |
Star party at Mulberry Mountain. |
55 | W |
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Antique Photons Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Claremore. |
56 | S |
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Fort Smith |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
57 | SE |
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Boston Mountain |
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Arkansas |
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57 | W |
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Wilson Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Sequoyah. |
62 | N |
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Joplin |
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Missouri |
A town in Jasper county. |
62 | W |
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Oil Capital Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
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63 | E |
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Atwood Observing Site |
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Arkansas |
A private observing site. |
68 | SE |
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Shadowlands Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Charleston. |
69 | N |
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Carthage |
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Missouri |
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70 | W |
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Broken Arrow |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Tulsa county. |
70 | W |
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Star Corral Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
71 | NE |
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Aurora(MO) |
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Missouri |
A town in Lawrence County. |
72 | SW |
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Stigler |
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Oklahoma |
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74 | W |
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Owasso Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
75 | SW |
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Bixby Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
75 | SW |
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Tuva Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah. |
76 | E |
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CoolHaven Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory between Branson MO and Harrison AR. |
78 | N |
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Red Oak observing site |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. |
80 | E |
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Morgan Point Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
80 | NE |
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Branson Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory in Branson. |
81 | W |
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Tulsa |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
82 | SE |
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Little Piney Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory in Hagarville. |
88 | SE |
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Magazine Mountain |
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Arkansas |
In the Ozark National Forest. |
89 | NW |
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Bartlesville |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Bartlesville Astronomical Society.In Washington county. |
89 | W |
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Messier 110 Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
92 | N |
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Sisk Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Franklin. |
93 | W |
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ACT Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. |
94 | E |
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Richland Creek Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Centered on a clearing in Richland Creek Recreation Area. |
94 | SW |
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Robber's Cave State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park and dark sky site of the Family Astronomy Association of Oklahoma |
95 | N |
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PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory |
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Kansas |
Observatory of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush. |
98 | NE |
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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
100 | E |
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Tyler Bend Campground |
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Arkansas |
Campground near Silver Hill. Used by some members of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
100 | NE |
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Journey's End Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Walnut Grove. |
100 | S |
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Blue Moon Astronomical Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory in the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness Area near Page. |
100 | SE |
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Arkansas Tech University Astronomical Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatoryof Arkansas Tech University. Near Russelville. |
101 | N |
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Arcadia |
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Kansas |
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102 | SE |
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Russellville |
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Arkansas |
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103 | W |
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Mannford Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory somewhere around Mannford. |
104 | NE |
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Caney Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Brownbranch. |
104 | SW |
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Shady Grove Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory north of McAlester. |
108 | W |
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Lake Pawhuska |
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Oklahoma |
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114 | S |
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Cherry Hill Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Cherry Hill Junction. |
115 | N |
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Scopehill Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Fort Scott. |
116 | SE |
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Petit Jean State Park |
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Arkansas |
State Park used by the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO). |
117 | S |
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Little Eden Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Oden. |
118 | NE |
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Baker Observatory |
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Missouri |
AKA the William G. and Retha Stone Baker Observatory of Missouri State University. Near Marshfield. |
118 | S |
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Boktuklo Trail Head |
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Oklahoma |
Start of a trail and forest service road 5 miles south east of Honobia. |
120 | NE |
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Marshfield |
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Missouri |
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121 | E |
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Mountain Home |
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Arkansas |
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123 | SW |
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Eastridge Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near McAlester. |
123 | SW |
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Kiamichi Skies Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
124 | NW |
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Adams Ranch Dark Sky Site |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Tulsa Astronomy Club. |
125 | E |
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Holly Mountain Airpark |
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Arkansas |
A community with a private airport.df |
127 | S |
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Cossatot Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Hartley. |
128 | SE |
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Cypress Creek Park |
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Arkansas |
Park and recreation area. |
130 | SE |
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Crystal Mountain |
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Arkansas |
Requires a 2 mile hike or high clearance vehilce for final approach. In Ouchita National Forest. |
131 | W |
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Passion Works Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. But open to the public by appointment. Call 405 496 6776. Near Prague, OK. |
132 | NW |
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Woodson State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area |
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Kansas |
A fishing lake and wildlife area of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism. |
133 | NW |
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Fall River State Park |
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Kansas |
State park. Home of the Fall River Star Party held by the Kansas Astronomical Observers. |
133 | SE |
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Recreation area in the Ouchita National Forest |
133 | W |
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Kaw Lake |
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Oklahoma |
Members of the Ponca City Astronomy Connection observe nearby. |
134 | E |
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Shepherd's Rest |
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Missouri |
A private observing field for the International 60mm Telescope Club. |
134 | E |
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Eridanus Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
134 | SE |
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Arkansas Sky Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A research and public outreach observatory near Conway. |
135 | NE |
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FoxStar II Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
136 | N |
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Osceola (MO) |
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Missouri |
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136 | NW |
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Toronto(KS) |
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Kansas |
Also covers the area of Toronto Lake and the Cross Timbers State Park. (Formerly Toronto State Park. |
136 | SW |
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Oleo Acres Double Barrel Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. Used by some members of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. Near Antlers. |
139 | E |
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Greers Ferry |
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Arkansas |
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139 | SE |
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HSV Stargazers Observation Site |
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Arkansas |
Observing spot of The Hot Springs Village Stargazers Astronomy Club in Hot Springs Village. |
140 | N |
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ASKC Dark Site |
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Missouri |
A private dark-sky observing site owned by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Home of the Heart of America Star Party (HOASP). Near Butler. |
140 | SE |
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River Ridge Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory affiliated with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
141 | W |
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Stillwater |
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Oklahoma |
Not far from Oklahoma State University's H. S. Mendenhall Observatory. |
143 | SW |
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McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area |
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Oklahoma |
Recreation Area. Permit required. |
145 | N |
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Land of Oz Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory. |
146 | NE |
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Rusty's Backyard |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. Forecast also covers the town of Lebanon. |
146 | W |
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Ponca City |
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Oklahoma |
Home of Rachélle's Lookout, a private observatory and the Ponca City Astronomy Connection |
147 | SE |
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Lake Hamilton |
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Arkansas |
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149 | S |
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De Queen |
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Texas |
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150 | N |
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Brownington State Wildlife Area |
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Missouri |
Centered on the Copper Creek Public Use Area of Browinington State Wildlife Area. On Truman Lake |
150 | SE |
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Cascade Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
An facility of the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO) |
151 | NW |
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Butler State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area |
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Kansas |
A wildlife area on Lake Clymer. |
151 | SE |
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Maumelle |
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Arkansas |
A town in Pulaski county. |
152 | N |
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Ballard |
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Missouri |
A town in Bates county. |
153 | SE |
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Salem-Avilla Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A privately owned observatory in Saline County, Arkansas. |
155 | S |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatory (MPC 460) of the Red River Astronomy Club. South-west of Center Point. |
156 | S |
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Hugo Lake State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park |
158 | W |
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SkyTitan Observatory 1 |
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Oklahoma |
SkyTitan's main observatory. |
161 | SE |
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Little Rock |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
162 | NE |
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Lozwott Observatory |
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Missouri |
AKA Lake of the Ozarks Workshop of the Telescopes. A private observatory. |
163 | NE |
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Lake Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Climax Springs |
163 | NW |
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Spiral Gateway Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory in northern Coffey County. |
163 | W |
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Deerfield West Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
164 | SW |
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Ten Acre Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A public observatory. Also the primary observing site of the Odyssey Astronomy CLub. |
165 | E |
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Batesville |
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Arkansas |
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165 | E |
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Kia Kima Scout Reservation |
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Arkansas |
Aka Camp Kia Kima. A scout camp. |
165 | NE |
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Joseph P. Strogen Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory of a member of the Camden County Astronomy Club. |
165 | NW |
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Teterville |
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Kansas |
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165 | SE |
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Arkadelphia |
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Arkansas |
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165 | SW |
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TAS-D Atoka |
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Oklahoma |
Observing site of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. Also home of the Lone Star Observatory. Somewhere around the town of Atoka. |
165 | SW |
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Red Rock Farm |
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Oklahoma |
Tim Vasquez\'s observing site near Norman, Oklahoma; visitor-friendly. |
166 | W |
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Liberty Lake |
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Oklahoma |
A park and lake near Guthrie. |
168 | E |
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Cherokee Village |
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Arkansas |
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169 | W |
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Oklahoma Christian University Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of Oklahoma Christian Univeristy. |
170 | E |
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Searcy |
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Arkansas |
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170 | N |
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Powell Observatory |
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Kansas |
An observatory of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City. Near Louisburg. |
170 | SE |
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WWIN Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
171 | NW |
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Intrusted Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near El Dorado(KS). |
172 | N |
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Ottawa (KS) |
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Kansas |
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172 | W |
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Marshall |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Logan county. |
173 | N |
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Hillsdale Lake |
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Kansas |
A site used by the The Kansas City Star Light User's Group (KCSLUG). |
174 | N |
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Eisenhower State Park(KS) |
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Kansas |
State park on Melvern Lake. |
174 | S |
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Frog Hollow Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott. |
174 | W |
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Oklahoma City |
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Oklahoma |
Home of the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club. |
175 | NW |
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Dead Rising Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Derby. |
177 | N |
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Raymore-Peculiar High School |
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Missouri |
High school in Peculiar, MO. |
177 | NW |
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Riverdale |
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Kansas |
A town in Sumner county. |
177 | W |
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University of Oklahoma Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
Observatory of the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Oklahoma. Site of outreach star parties held by the Lunar Sooners astronomy club. |
178 | N |
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Kearn Memorial Wildlife Area |
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Missouri |
AKA J.N. "Turkey" Kearn Memorial Wildlife Area on Kearn Lake. |
178 | NW |
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Derby |
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Kansas |
A city in Sedgwick County, KS. |
178 | NW |
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Emporia |
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Kansas |
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178 | S |
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Red River Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
178 | SW |
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Aubrie Le observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory in Purcell. |
178 | SW |
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Owl Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
179 | SW |
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Slippery Falls Boy Scout Ranch |
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Oklahoma |
A boy scout ranch of the Last Frontier Council. |
180 | N |
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Goat Ranch Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |