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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
20 | E |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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22 | NW |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
23 | NE |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
24 | N |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
24 | NW |
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Joseph H. Rogers Observatory |
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Michigan |
"Observatory, of Northwestern Michigan College., with public observing. Also home of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
25 | S |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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26 | NW |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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27 | SE |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
29 | E |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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29 | SW |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
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36 | N |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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38 | W |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
39 | E |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
39 | NW |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
40 | N |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center |
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Michigan |
A regional science and technology center and home of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC). |
40 | SW |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
41 | NW |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
42 | SE |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
43 | N |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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46 | NW |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Leelanau School. Check website or call call 231.334.5890 for public observing times. |
47 | N |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
48 | NW |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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48 | W |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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49 | SE |
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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
51 | E |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
51 | W |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
53 | SW |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
55 | W |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
56 | NE |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
58 | N |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
62 | S |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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62 | SE |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
68 | S |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
68 | SW |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
70 | S |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
72 | E |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
75 | SE |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
75 | SW |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
78 | N |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
80 | SE |
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Sunset Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
A society with members from Midland, Saginaw and Bay City (Tri-cities area). |
80 | SW |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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80 | SW |
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Stephen F. Wessling Observatory |
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Michigan |
Public observatory of the Newaygo County Conservation District. Staffed and supported by the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. |
83 | NE |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
84 | E |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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86 | N |
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
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Michigan |
An Emmet County park with an international dark sky designation from the IDA with public and reservable observing sessions. |
86 | NE |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
88 | N |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
88 | NE |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
91 | E |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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92 | SE |
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Delta College Planetarium |
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Michigan |
Planetarium of Delta College in Bay City. |
94 | SW |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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96 | S |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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100 | N |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
100 | SE |
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Saginaw |
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Michigan |
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100 | SW |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
101 | NW |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
101 | S |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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102 | NW |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
107 | SW |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
108 | W |
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Leif Everson Observatory (LEO) |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near The Crossroads At Big Creek. See the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
109 | E |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
111 | E |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
114 | S |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
114 | SE |
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Vassar |
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Michigan |
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116 | S |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
117 | S |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
117 | SW |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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118 | S |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
120 | N |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
121 | NE |
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Drummond Island Airport |
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Michigan |
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122 | NE |
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Whiskey Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
122 | NW |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
122 | W |
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NPMAS Parmentier Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory which is also an observing site of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society (NPMAS). |
123 | SE |
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Flushing Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Flushing. |
124 | SE |
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Beckstrom Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Deford. |
124 | SW |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
125 | S |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
128 | W |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
129 | SE |
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Longway Planetarium |
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Michigan |
A planetarium in Flint. |
130 | S |
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Lansing |
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Michigan |
A town in Ingham county. |
133 | S |
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MSU Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Michigan State University in East Lansing. |
134 | S |
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Fox Park Public Observatory |
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Michigan |
A public observatory in Fox Memorial Park, Potterville. |
138 | NW |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
139 | SE |
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Kresge Environmental Education Center |
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Michigan |
KEEC is an education center of Eastern Michigan Univserity. At Fish Lake. |
140 | N |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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140 | N |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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140 | SE |
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Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Cohoctah. |
140 | W |
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Ellwood H. May Environmental Park |
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Wisconsin |
Aka Maywood, site of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society's public observing sessions. |
140 | W |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
141 | W |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
142 | S |
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Hogsback Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mason, MI. |
142 | SE |
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Fenton |
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Michigan |
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143 | SE |
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Delaware Park |
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Michigan |
County park of Sanilac County. |
143 | SE |
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Lamoria Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sandusky. |
145 | NW |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
145 | SE |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
145 | W |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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147 | S |
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Beman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Olivet College in Olivet. |
147 | S |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
147 | SE |
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Heavens View Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ortonville. |
147 | SE |
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Northern Cross Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory near Fenton. |
149 | S |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
149 | SE |
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Irvington Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Howell. |
150 | SE |
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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
150 | W |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
151 | S |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
151 | SW |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
152 | NW |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |
154 | SE |
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Blue Moon Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mussey. |
154 | SE |
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GM Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields |
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Michigan |
A private site used by the General Motors Astronomy Club. |
155 | NE |
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Blind River |
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Ontario |
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155 | S |
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Battle Creek |
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Michigan |
A town in Calhoun county. |
157 | S |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
157 | W |
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Cedar Drive Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near Pulaski. |
157 | W |
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High Cliff State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park used by members of the ad hoc astronomy group at Plexus Corp. |
158 | NW |
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Benson Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of private observatory. |
158 | SE |
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Addison Oaks Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Oakland County Astronomy Club in Addison Oaks county park. |
158 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Almont. |
159 | S |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
159 | SE |
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McMath-Hulbert Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory with public events. Near Lake Angelus. |
159 | W |
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Jorgenson Obs Site |
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Wisconsin |
A private observing site. |
160 | S |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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160 | SE |
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Ore Lake Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ore Lake. |
161 | NE |
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Gore Bay |
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Ontario |
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161 | SE |
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Island Lake State Recreation Area |
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Michigan |
Centered on Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area. Used by the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
162 | S |
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Dobie Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Jackson. |
162 | SE |
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Black River Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Port Huron. |
162 | SE |
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Kenockee Observatory |
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Michigan |
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162 | SE |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
162 | W |
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Appleton |
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Wisconsin |
A meeting place of the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). |
163 | SE |
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My-Spot Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near West Bloomfield. |
163 | SW |
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Kettle Moraine North |
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Wisconsin |
Northern Unit of Kettle Morain State Forest. Used by members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
165 | S |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
165 | S |
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Portage (MI) |
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Michigan |
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165 | W |
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Land-o-Clouds Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory near Fond du Lac. |
166 | NW |
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Iron Mountain |
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Michigan |
Forecast also covers the towns of Kingsford, Breitung and Norway. |
166 | SE |
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Rochester Hills |
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Michigan |
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166 | SE |
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Washington(MI) |
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Michigan |
A town in Macomb county. |
166 | SW |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
166 | SW |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
167 | SE |
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Cranbrook Institute of Science |
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Michigan |
Museum of natural history with public observing. In Bloomfield Hills. |
168 | SE |
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Novi Community Sports Park |
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Michigan |
A park west of Northville. Used by some members of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
168 | SE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
168 | SE |
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Troy Space Gazebo |
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Michigan |
A private observatory used by some members of the Oakland Astronomy Club. In Troy. |
169 | NE |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
171 | E |
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Chi'Cheemaun 2/3rds Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 2/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
171 | W |
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Oshkosh |
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Wisconsin |
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172 | SE |
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Visual Reconstructions Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sterling Heights. |
172 | SW |
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Jackson (WI) |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Washington county. |
172 | W |
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Fond du Lac |
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Wisconsin |
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173 | E |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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173 | NE |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
173 | SE |
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Plymouth Digital Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Plymouth. |
173 | SW |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
174 | NW |
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Marquette |
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Michigan |
Home of the Marquette Astronomical Society. |
174 | S |
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Camp McGregor Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory, at Camp McGregor, of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Also site of star parties held by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
174 | SE |
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Ann Arbor |
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Michigan |
Home of of the Detroit Observatory and the Angel Hall Observatory. Both are observatories of the University of Michican. |
174 | SE |
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New Haven |
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Michigan |
In Macomb county. |
175 | E |
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Chi'Cheemaun 1/3rd Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 1/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
175 | E |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
175 | NE |
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Elliot Lake |
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Ontario |
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175 | S |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
175 | W |
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Mosquito Hill Nature Center |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northeast Wisconsin Stargazers (NEWSTAR). In New London. |
177 | E |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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177 | NE |
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ELAC-Stanleigh |
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Ontario |
A site of the Elliot Lake Astronomy Club. A few km north of Elliot Lake. |
177 | SE |
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Livonia |
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Michigan |
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177 | SE |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
178 | E |
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Tobermory |
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Ontario |
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178 | NW |
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Deep Woods Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
Site of future private observatory near Fence. |
179 | SE |
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Applewood Absurditory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory, at least in spirit, near Ypsilanti. |
179 | SE |
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Ypsilanti |
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Michigan |
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