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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. |
17 | SW |
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Richland Creek Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Centered on a clearing in Richland Creek Recreation Area. |
21 | W |
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Morgan Point Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
31 | SE |
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Holly Mountain Airpark |
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Arkansas |
A community with a private airport.df |
32 | NE |
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Mountain Home |
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Arkansas |
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35 | E |
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Eridanus Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
37 | NW |
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CoolHaven Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory between Branson MO and Harrison AR. |
38 | W |
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Atwood Observing Site |
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Arkansas |
A private observing site. |
44 | SE |
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Greers Ferry |
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Arkansas |
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46 | SW |
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Little Piney Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory in Hagarville. |
49 | W |
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Boston Mountain |
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Arkansas |
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52 | NW |
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Branson Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory in Branson. |
52 | S |
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Russellville |
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Arkansas |
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52 | SW |
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Arkansas Tech University Astronomical Observatory |
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Arkansas |
Observatoryof Arkansas Tech University. Near Russelville. |
56 | N |
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Caney Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Brownbranch. |
56 | S |
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Arkansas Sky Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A research and public outreach observatory near Conway. |
59 | S |
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Petit Jean State Park |
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Arkansas |
State Park used by the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO). |
61 | W |
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Arkansas Oklahoma Regional Star Party |
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Arkansas |
Star party at Mulberry Mountain. |
62 | NW |
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The Dead Gekko Society Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Eureka Springs. |
64 | E |
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Batesville |
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Arkansas |
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64 | S |
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Cypress Creek Park |
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Arkansas |
Park and recreation area. |
65 | NE |
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Shepherd's Rest |
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Missouri |
A private observing field for the International 60mm Telescope Club. |
67 | SE |
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Cascade Mountain Observatory |
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Arkansas |
An facility of the Arkansas Sky Observatory (ASO) |
69 | W |
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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. |
70 | E |
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Kia Kima Scout Reservation |
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Arkansas |
Aka Camp Kia Kima. A scout camp. |
72 | E |
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Cherokee Village |
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Arkansas |
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72 | SW |
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Magazine Mountain |
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Arkansas |
In the Ozark National Forest. |
73 | S |
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River Ridge Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory affiliated with the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
77 | S |
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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area |
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Arkansas |
Recreation area in the Ouchita National Forest |
77 | SE |
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Searcy |
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Arkansas |
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78 | W |
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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. |
80 | S |
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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. |
80 | S |
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Maumelle |
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Arkansas |
A town in Pulaski county. |
85 | SW |
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Shadowlands Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Charleston. |
85 | W |
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Bentonville |
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Arkansas |
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87 | NW |
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Aurora(MO) |
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Missouri |
A town in Lawrence County. |
88 | N |
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Springfield |
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Missouri |
Home of the Springfield Astronomical Society. |
88 | SE |
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WWIN Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory. |
89 | NE |
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Dawn's Light Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Myrtle. |
89 | NW |
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Bella Vista |
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Arkansas |
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90 | S |
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Little Rock |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Central Arkansas Astronomical Society. |
91 | S |
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Salem-Avilla Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A privately owned observatory in Saline County, Arkansas. |
92 | S |
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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. |
94 | N |
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Marshfield |
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Missouri |
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94 | NE |
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Show-Me-Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Alton. |
94 | W |
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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. |
99 | N |
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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. |
100 | W |
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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. |
101 | SW |
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Fort Smith |
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Arkansas |
Home of the Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society. |
106 | NW |
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Journey's End Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Walnut Grove. |
110 | NW |
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Red Oak observing site |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. |
110 | S |
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Lake Hamilton |
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Arkansas |
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111 | SW |
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Little Eden Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Oden. |
114 | E |
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Jonesboro |
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Arkansas |
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117 | N |
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Rusty's Backyard |
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Missouri |
A private observing site. Forecast also covers the town of Lebanon. |
118 | NE |
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Echo Bluff State Park |
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Missouri |
State park north of Eminence. Affiliated with the Dent County Astronomers. |
119 | NW |
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Carthage |
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Missouri |
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119 | SW |
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Cherry Hill Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory near Cherry Hill Junction. |
120 | NE |
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Powders Mill |
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Missouri |
In Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Near Owls Bend. |
123 | NW |
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Joplin |
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Missouri |
A town in Jasper county. |
125 | W |
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OKAstronomy Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Tahlequah. |
128 | NE |
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Loggers Lake Campground |
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Missouri |
Campground in Mark Twain National Forest. |
128 | SE |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park used as an observing site by Memphis Astronomical Society. |
130 | S |
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Arkadelphia |
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Arkansas |
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131 | N |
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FoxStar II Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
133 | NE |
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Bonebrake Center of Nature and History |
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Missouri |
Nature center in Salem, MO. Used for observing events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
133 | SW |
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Blue Moon Astronomical Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory in the Black Fork Mountain Wilderness Area near Page. |
137 | NE |
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Waterfall Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Bunker. |
139 | N |
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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. |
139 | SW |
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Cossatot Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Hartley. |
142 | NE |
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Poplar Bluff |
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Missouri |
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142 | W |
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Stigler |
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Oklahoma |
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145 | W |
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Choteau(OK) |
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Oklahoma |
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147 | N |
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Missouri S&T Observatory |
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Missouri |
Observatory of the Missouri University of Science and Technology. |
149 | NE |
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Greenville Recreation Area |
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Missouri |
A campground near Greenville. |
149 | NW |
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Sisk Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Franklin. |
152 | E |
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Kennett |
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Missouri |
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152 | N |
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Osceola (MO) |
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Missouri |
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152 | NE |
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Maramec Spring Park |
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Missouri |
A nature park, near St. James, privately owned and operated by The James Foundation. Site of outreach events by the Dent County Astronomers. |
153 | NE |
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Worlds Without End Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Cherryville, MO. |
153 | W |
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Bixby Creek Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
154 | NW |
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Arcadia |
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Kansas |
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154 | S |
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Cane Creek State Park |
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Arkansas |
State park near Star city. |
155 | N |
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Lake Stars Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near Climax Springs |
155 | SW |
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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 | W |
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Antique Photons Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Claremore. |
157 | NE |
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Council Bluffs Recreational Area |
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Missouri |
Recreation area near Council Bluffs Lake. This CSC is centered on a clearing in the campground. Used by the St. Louis Astronomical Society, the Saint Charles Observers With Light and the Eastern Missouri Dark Sky Observers. |
157 | NE |
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Taum Sauk Mountain State Park |
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Missouri |
A state park near Ironton. |
157 | S |
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Frog Hollow Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott. |
157 | SE |
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Phillips Community College |
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Arkansas |
Community college of the University of Arkansas. In Helena. |
157 | SW |
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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. |
157 | W |
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Wilson Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory near Sequoyah. |
159 | N |
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Lozwott Observatory |
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Missouri |
AKA Lake of the Ozarks Workshop of the Telescopes. A private observatory. |
160 | 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 |
160 | W |
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Oil Capital Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
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161 | SW |
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De Queen |
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Texas |
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162 | NE |
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Palmer Lake |
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Missouri |
lake in the Mark Twain National Forest. |
162 | NW |
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PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory |
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Kansas |
Observatory of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center - Greenbush. |
162 | SE |
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ScrubGrass Campgrounds |
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Arkansas |
A primitive campground near White River National Wildlife Refuge. |
162 | W |
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Tuva Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
An observatory the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah. |
163 | E |
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Memphis |
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Tennessee |
Home of the Memphis Astronomical Society. |
164 | NE |
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Duck Creek Conservation Area |
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Missouri |
Conservation area near Pixico. |
165 | NW |
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Scopehill Observatory |
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Kansas |
A private observatory near Fort Scott. |
166 | NE |
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Bert and Jeanette Lynch Memorial Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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Onondaga Cave State Park |
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Missouri |
State park south of Bourbon. |
167 | 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 |
167 | SE |
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Fennell Auxiliary Observatory |
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Mississippi |
A private observatory near Horn Lake. |
169 | N |
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Loeber/Elswick Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory. |
169 | W |
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Broken Arrow |
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Oklahoma |
A town in Tulsa county. |
169 | W |
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Star Corral Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
172 | E |
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Darkfire Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Bartlett. |
174 | W |
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Owasso Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |
178 | N |
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Burris Fork Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory near California, MO. |
179 | NE |
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Farmington |
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Missouri |
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180 | NE |
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Tucker Creek Observatory |
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Missouri |
A private observatory of a member of the Eastern Ozark Astronomical Society. |
180 | SW |
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Kiamichi Skies Observatory |
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Oklahoma |
A private observatory. |