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Waffelow Creek Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
9 | NW |
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SFA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
28 | SW |
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Lufkin |
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Texas |
A town in Angelina county. |
40 | N |
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Martin Creek Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tatum. (903) 836-4336. |
43 | W |
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Mission Tejas State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
47 | SE |
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Sam Rayburn |
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Texas |
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
52 | W |
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Watership Farm Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory southeast of Palestine. |
55 | E |
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Turtle Beach Observatory |
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Louisiana |
A private observatory. |
59 | N |
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Longview |
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Texas |
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62 | SE |
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Jasper |
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Texas |
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63 | S |
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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |
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Texas |
State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
64 | NW |
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Tyler |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
67 | SW |
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Lovelady |
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Texas |
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68 | NE |
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Shreveport Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Observatory used by Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. |
70 | NW |
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Tyler State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tyler. (903) 597-5338. |
71 | W |
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Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |
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Texas |
AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
72 | N |
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Caddo Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Karnack. (903) 679-3351. |
72 | NE |
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Shreveport |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. Where Arkansas, Lousiana and Texas meet. (aka ArkLaTex) |
74 | N |
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Jefferson (TX) |
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Texas |
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78 | S |
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Lake Livingston State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
79 | E |
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Kisatchie Star Party |
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Louisiana |
A star party held in the Kisatchie National Forest by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
82 | SW |
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Sam Houston State University Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
84 | W |
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Roofer Observing Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
85 | NW |
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Mineola Nature Preserve |
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Texas |
Nature Preserve used by the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
86 | NW |
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Athens |
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Texas |
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88 | N |
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East Fork Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Linden. |
91 | N |
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Daingerfield State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Daingerfield. (903) 645-2921. |
91 | S |
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Dolen |
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Texas |
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91 | W |
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Fairfield Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
91 | W |
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Windham Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
93 | W |
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Fort Boggy State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
94 | SE |
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DeRidder |
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Louisiana |
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95 | SW |
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Huntsville State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
96 | NE |
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Minden |
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Louisiana |
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97 | W |
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Blue Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir. |
98 | NW |
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Purtis Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Eustace. (903) 425-2332. |
99 | N |
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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Pittsburg. (903) 572-5531. |
100 | S |
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Cleveland(TX) |
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Texas |
A town in Liberty county. |
101 | SW |
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Pastor's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
102 | N |
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Lake Cypress Springs |
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Texas |
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102 | S |
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Big Thicket Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Lumberton. |
102 | S |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
107 | N |
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Atlanta State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Atlanta. (903) 796-6476. |
111 | SW |
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Astro Birdie Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Conroe. |
114 | S |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
114 | S |
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Claiborne West Park |
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Texas |
Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
115 | SE |
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Little Cypress |
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Texas |
Near Orange. |
117 | NW |
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Lake Tawakoni State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Wills Point\t75169. (903) 560-7123. |
117 | SW |
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Honea-Egypt Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
118 | NW |
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Sulphur Springs |
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Texas |
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118 | SW |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
119 | NE |
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Louisiana Tech University Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Observatory of Louisiana Tech University. Near Grambling. |
119 | W |
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Fort Parker State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
120 | NW |
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Clower Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
121 | SW |
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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
121 | SW |
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Fox Run Park |
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Texas |
A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
122 | N |
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New Boston |
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Texas |
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122 | N |
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Texarkana |
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Texas |
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122 | SW |
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Regina Caelorum Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
125 | E |
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Alexandria |
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Louisiana |
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127 | NE |
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Lewisville |
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Arkansas |
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127 | S |
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Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
128 | NW |
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Rock Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Crandall. |
128 | SE |
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Lake Charles |
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Louisiana |
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129 | NW |
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Robastro Home Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Terrell. |
129 | NW |
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Stars at Night Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Quinlan. |
129 | SW |
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Brahmand Darshan Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
130 | NW |
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The Astro Acre Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Talty. |
130 | SW |
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Bryan |
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Texas |
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130 | SW |
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College Station |
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Texas |
A town in Brazos county. |
130 | W |
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Gassen Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
130 | W |
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Navarro Mills Lake |
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Texas |
Centered on Liberty HIll Park. |
131 | NW |
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Shamrock Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
131 | SW |
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Cosmic Obsession Observatory |
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Texas |
a private observatory in Tomball. |
132 | NW |
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Cooper Lake State Park |
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Texas |
This chart is centered on the Doctors Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State park, but the forecast also covers the South Sulphur Unit. |
132 | S |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
132 | SW |
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Rafter M Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
133 | SW |
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Stephanie's Evening Solace |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
134 | SW |
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Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
135 | N |
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Red River Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
135 | W |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
136 | N |
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Clarksville |
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Texas |
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136 | NW |
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Greenville |
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Texas |
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136 | SW |
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Hepcat Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Cypress. |
136 | SW |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
138 | S |
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
139 | NW |
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Lofland Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Rockwall. |
139 | S |
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
140 | NW |
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Chigger Ridge |
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Texas |
Primary observing site of the East Texas Allstars. East of Aberfoyle and west of Fairlie. |
141 | NW |
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Joe Lalumia Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Rockwall. |
143 | E |
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Catahoula Lake |
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Louisiana |
In Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge . |
143 | S |
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Houston |
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Texas |
Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
143 | S |
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Sea Rim State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
144 | SW |
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Matador Manor Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
144 | W |
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Waxahachie |
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Texas |
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145 | S |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
147 | NW |
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ASTROTX Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Garland. |
148 | NW |
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Paris |
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Texas |
A town in Lamar country. |
149 | NW |
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Sigmund and Albert's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of some members of the Texas Astronomical Society. Near Sachse. |
149 | SW |
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Oak Tree Observatory |
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Texas |
Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
150 | NE |
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El Dorado |
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Arkansas |
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150 | NW |
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Parkhill Prairie |
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Texas |
A park in NE Collin County. |
151 | E |
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Monroe |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Ouachita Valley Astronomy League. |
152 | NW |
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Allan & Kay Poage Memorial Observatory |
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Texas |
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152 | S |
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Space Center Houston |
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Texas |
Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
153 | NW |
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Dallas |
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Texas |
Home of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
153 | NW |
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Z-Field Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
153 | SW |
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Brenham |
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Texas |
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153 | SW |
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Harmony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
153 | SW |
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Katy |
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Texas |
A town in Harris county. |
153 | W |
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Baylor University |
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Texas |
University in Waco. |
154 | S |
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Pearland |
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Texas |
A town in Brazoria county. |
154 | SW |
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Wonder Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Brenham. |
155 | NW |
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Cedar Hill |
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Texas |
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155 | S |
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Crystal Beach |
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Texas |
A town in Galveston county. |
156 | NW |
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Plano |
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Texas |
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156 | SW |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
156 | W |
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Cameron |
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Texas |
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157 | N |
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Frog Hollow Observatory |
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Arkansas |
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott. |
157 | S |
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Changstars Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Pearland. |
157 | SW |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
158 | NE |
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Black Bayou Lake NWR |
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Louisiana |
National wildlife refuge used as a star party site by the Ouachita Valley Astronomy League. |
158 | NW |
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Cedar Hill State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Cedar Hill. (972) 291-3900. |
158 | NW |
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Humane Animal Hospital Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
159 | NW |
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Bonham State Park |
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Texas |
State park. |
160 | SW |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
161 | N |
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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. |
161 | NW |
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McKinney |
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Texas |
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161 | SW |
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Stephen F. Austin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
162 | W |
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Texas Star Party |
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Texas |
Star Party held at Lantham Spings Camp for 2025. (Was held here in previous years.) |
163 | N |
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De Queen |
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Texas |
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164 | S |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
164 | SW |
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Richmond |
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Texas |
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165 | NW |
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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve |
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Texas |
Park in west Plano. |
165 | NW |
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Asteroid Hunter Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Carrollton. |
167 | NW |
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Arlington |
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Texas |
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167 | NW |
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Frisco Commons Park |
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Texas |
City park in Frisco. Site of public star parties held by the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas. |
168 | NW |
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Madhira Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
168 | W |
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Lake Whitney State Park |
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Texas |
A state park near Whitney. |
169 | N |
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Hugo Lake State Park |
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Oklahoma |
State park |
169 | S |
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Moody Gardens |
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Texas |
Site of public star parties sponsored by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
171 | E |
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Rayville Observatory |
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Louisiana |
A private observatory near Rayville. |
171 | SW |
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Round Top |
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Texas |
A town in Fayette county. |
171 | W |
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Temple |
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Texas |
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172 | S |
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Brazos Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
173 | S |
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George Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park. |
174 | NW |
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Quail Creek Observatory |
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Texas |
An observatory near Southlake. |
174 | W |
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Burleson |
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Texas |
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174 | W |
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Cleburne |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Keene. |
174 | W |
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Nolan River Park |
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Texas |
Park near Blum and Kopperl. |
175 | S |
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Galveston Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Jamaica Beach. |
175 | W |
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Mother Neff State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389. |
176 | NW |
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Tandy Hills Natural Area |
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Texas |
A natural area used as an observing site by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
176 | SW |
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S&Y Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
178 | NW |
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Fort Worth |
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Texas |
Home of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. |
179 | NW |
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Trophy Club |
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Texas |
A town near Grapevine Lake. |
180 | NW |
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Enzo's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private obseratory. |
180 | SE |
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Lafayette |
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Louisiana |
Home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. |