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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
18 | S |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
19 | SE |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
20 | N |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
21 | W |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
25 | S |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
26 | S |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
29 | E |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
29 | SE |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
31 | N |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
31 | N |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
31 | SW |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
33 | SE |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
34 | S |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
35 | E |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
35 | NW |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
35 | SE |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
36 | E |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
36 | N |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
37 | SE |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
38 | SE |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
40 | S |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
40 | S |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
40 | SE |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
41 | E |
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Triplet Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
42 | W |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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44 | S |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
44 | SW |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
45 | E |
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Pulpit Rock Astronomical Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A campus of several observatories of the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society between Lenhartsville and Hamburg. |
45 | W |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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Pennsylvania |
In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.) |
46 | E |
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Blue Mountain Vista Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory also used by members of Chesmont Astronomical Society. Near New Ringgold. |
46 | E |
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Carpenter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. Near Reading. |
46 | SE |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
47 | NE |
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Walnut Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Berwick. |
50 | SE |
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Welsh Mountain Community Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Near a dark-sky observing site used by the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
51 | S |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
52 | E |
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Carlson R. Chambliss Astronomical Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Kutztown University. In Kutztown, PA. |
52 | N |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
52 | NE |
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Whispering Pines Camping Estates |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Stillwater. |
53 | SE |
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Ryan Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
At Muddy Run. Observatory operated by the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society in coordination with the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. In Muddy Run Park. |
53 | SW |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
56 | SE |
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Susquehannock State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State Park. Home of the York County Star Party, Near Drumore. |
57 | E |
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West Valley Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. Near Fogelsville. |
57 | S |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
57 | S |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
57 | SE |
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French Creek State Gamelands |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
58 | NE |
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Eckley Miners' Village |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society. |
60 | S |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
60 | SE |
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WWYS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Aka Watch Where You Step Observatory. A private observatory. |
60 | W |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |