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Grand Manan Island |
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New Brunswick |
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27 | NW |
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Eastport |
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Maine |
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39 | NW |
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Sawyer Observatory |
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Maine |
An observatory of the Downeast Amateur Astronomers "Americas most easterly observatory" in Pembroke, Maine. |
44 | NW |
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St. Andrews |
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New Brunswick |
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51 | W |
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Machias |
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Maine |
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61 | SE |
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Brier Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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64 | NW |
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Calais |
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Maine |
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65 | W |
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Jonesport |
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Maine |
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66 | NW |
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Saint Stephen |
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New Brunswick |
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78 | NE |
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Irving Nature Park |
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New Brunswick |
Park in Saint John and first Urban Sky Park designated by the RASC. Also a meeting place of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
84 | E |
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Digby |
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Nova Scotia |
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85 | E |
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South Range |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Hilgrove, North Range and Amirault's Corners. |
86 | NE |
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PFO Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Saint John, of a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
86 | NE |
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Saint John |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Saint John Astronomy Club and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
86 | NE |
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Westfield |
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New Brunswick |
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96 | E |
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Wharf Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory of members of the RASC Halifax Centre and Minas Astronomy Group. Near Annapolis Royal. |
103 | E |
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Annapolis Royal |
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Nova Scotia |
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106 | NE |
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Quispamsis |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Rothsay and Nauwiqewauk. |
107 | SE |
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Trout Point Lodge |
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Nova Scotia |
A resort with astronomy excursions for guests. |
107 | W |
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Flanders Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in East Sullivan. |
111 | SE |
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Yarmouth |
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Nova Scotia |
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116 | W |
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Bar Harbor |
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Maine |
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118 | W |
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Cadillac Mountain Summit |
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Maine |
The end of Cadillac Mountain Summit Path on top of Cadillac Mountain. In Acadia National Park and near Bar Harbor. |
119 | SE |
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DeepSkyEye Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory offering deep sky tours. Located near Quinan. Owned by a member of the RASC Halifax centre. |
120 | NE |
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Hampton |
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New Brunswick |
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121 | E |
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Bridgetown |
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Nova Scotia |
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122 | NW |
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Getchell Mountain |
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Maine |
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125 | W |
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Lamoine Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
126 | SE |
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Argyle |
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Nova Scotia |
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127 | W |
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Post Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Trenton. |
129 | NE |
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Cambridge Narrows |
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New Brunswick |
Near Motts Wharf. |
129 | SW |
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Seawall Campground |
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Maine |
Campground near Southwest Harbor. |
130 | N |
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Oromocto |
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New Brunswick |
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131 | E |
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Kejimkujik National Park |
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Nova Scotia |
A national park and dark-sky preserve near South Brookfield. |
131 | N |
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Hanwell |
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New Brunswick |
An observing site of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
135 | N |
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Upper Gagetown |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Grand Lake Meadow, Coytown, and Hersey Corner. |
140 | N |
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Mactaquac Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park used for star parties held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
140 | SE |
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McGill's Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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141 | N |
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Fredericton |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Fredericton Astronomy Club, the The Brydone Jack Observatory of the University of New Brunswick, the Brydone Jack Astronomy Club, and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
145 | W |
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Salt Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Blue Hill. |
146 | W |
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Brooklin Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
148 | W |
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the University of Maine. In Orono. |
151 | E |
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Greenwood |
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Nova Scotia |
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153 | NE |
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Sussex |
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New Brunswick |
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156 | W |
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Bangor |
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Maine |
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157 | N |
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Birdton |
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New Brunswick |
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157 | SE |
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The Islands Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park near Shelburne. |
157 | W |
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Bucksport |
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Maine |
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163 | W |
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Cape Jellison |
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Maine |
In Penboscot bay. Some members of the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers observe in the area. |
164 | E |
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Sturk Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory in Morristown. |
165 | E |
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Bangs Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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168 | NE |
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Gower Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Cumberland Bay. |
168 | SE |
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Eel Bay Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
168 | W |
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Nealey's Corner |
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Maine |
A site of the Penobscot Valley Stargazers |
171 | N |
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Woodstock |
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New Brunswick |
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173 | NE |
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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
176 | SE |
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Barrington |
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Nova Scotia |
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177 | NE |
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Alma |
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New Brunswick |
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177 | NW |
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Houlton |
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Maine |
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178 | NE |
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Chipman |
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New Brunswick |
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179 | SE |
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Port Mouton Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Port Mouton. |
181 | SE |
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Queens |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Liverpool(NS), Brooklyn(NS), and Milton. |
182 | E |
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Hall's Harbour Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
182 | W |
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Galaxy Quest Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory and star party site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lincolnville. |
183 | NW |
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Millinocket |
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Maine |
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186 | E |
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Bridgewater |
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Nova Scotia |
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187 | E |
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Kentville |
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Nova Scotia |
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187 | SE |
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Western Head |
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Nova Scotia |
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187 | W |
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Camden |
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Maine |
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193 | W |
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Halfmoon Stream Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Knox. |
194 | NW |
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Sandbank Stream Campground |
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Maine |
Campground in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (an International Dark Sky Park). The campground is a stargazing site. |
197 | E |
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Acadia University |
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Nova Scotia |
University near Wolfville. |
198 | NW |
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Katahdin Loop Road Overlook |
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Maine |
Overlook on Loop Road in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument International Dark Sky Park). Site of the Stars Over Katahdin star party held by the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters. |
198 | W |
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Dover-Foxcroft |
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Maine |
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201 | E |
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Lunenburg |
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Nova Scotia |
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203 | NE |
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Williams Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory |
205 | E |
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Blomidon Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park |
207 | W |
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Burkes Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in Pittsfield. |
208 | W |
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Medomak Family Camp |
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Maine |
A campground with astronomy programs. |
210 | NE |
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Parrsboro |
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Nova Scotia |
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213 | E |
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Elentirmo Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
214 | E |
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Windsor |
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Nova Scotia |
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214 | W |
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South Cushing |
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Maine |
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215 | NE |
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Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park. |
221 | E |
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Captains Way |
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Nova Scotia |
A turn-around at the end of Captain's Way, a road near Porter Cove. |
221 | E |
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St. Croix Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the RASC Halifax Centre. Forecast also covers the nearby Nova East star party. |
222 | NE |
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Moncton |
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New Brunswick |
A meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
222 | NW |
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Baxter State Park |
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Maine |
Forecast covers general area of Baxter State Park. |
224 | NW |
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Medawisla Lodge |
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Maine |
Lodge and cabins with astronomy programs. Of the Appalachian Mountain Club(AMC). |
225 | W |
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The Brower Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
226 | W |
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Collins Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of Colby College. |
226 | W |
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Damariscotta River Association |
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Maine |
A conservation land trust used as star party site by the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
227 | E |
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Smiley's Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park and home of the Nova East Star Party. |
229 | W |
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COG Observing Site |
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Maine |
Observing site of the Celestial Observers Guild (COG). Near Skowhegan. |
231 | E |
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Wrights Lake Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
233 | NE |
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Sackville |
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New Brunswick |
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235 | NW |
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Burnt Jacket Mountain Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
236 | E |
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Abbey Ridge Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
237 | W |
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Telescope Park |
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Maine |
An observatory site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society (CMAS). |
238 | N |
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Woodpecker Lodge Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
238 | NE |
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Amherst |
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Nova Scotia |
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239 | NW |
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Presque Isle |
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Maine |
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239 | W |
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Augusta |
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Maine |
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240 | E |
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Economy |
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Nova Scotia |
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244 | NE |
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Shediac River Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
244 | W |
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L'Observatoire des Lacs |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Belgrade Lakes. |
245 | NE |
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Shediac |
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New Brunswick |
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249 | E |
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Courthouse Hill |
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Nova Scotia |
A spot on Courthouse Hill road. Near Gore, NS. |
253 | NE |
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AJP Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near West Collette. |
254 | E |
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Halifax |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the RASC Halifax Centre and the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. |
255 | NE |
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Bouctouche |
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New Brunswick |
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257 | E |
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Maple-Brook Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Oakfield. |
258 | N |
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Caribou |
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Maine |
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260 | NE |
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Port Elgin |
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New Brunswick |
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261 | NE |
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Doghouse Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near Shemogue. |
261 | W |
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Crow's Nest Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
262 | W |
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Mancamp Observatory |
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Maine |
Near Chesterville. |
265 | W |
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West Carry Pond |
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Maine |
An observing site near Flagstaff Lake. |
270 | W |
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Starburst Meadows Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in Brunswick. |
271 | N |
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Miramichi City (Newcastle) |
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New Brunswick |
Located at the former town of Newcastle, and includes Chatham, Loggieville, Douglastown and, Nelson. |
271 | W |
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Greene |
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Maine |
A meeting place of the Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lewiston and Auburn. |
277 | NE |
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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
279 | W |
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Auburn / Lewiston |
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Maine |
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279 | W |
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Blueberry Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A commerical observatory near Pownal. |
285 | NE |
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West Point(PE) |
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Prince Edward Island |
Site of the Cedar Dune Provincial Park. |
286 | E |
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Truro |
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Nova Scotia |
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287 | E |
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Musquodoboit Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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288 | NE |
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Miramichi (Bay du Vin) |
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New Brunswick |
The town originaly named Mirimachi near the shore of Bay du Vin. Not to be confused with Mirimachi City which was formerly Newcastle. |
289 | NE |
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Wallace |
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Nova Scotia |
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292 | NW |
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Twin Dogs Observatory |
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Maine |
Site of future private observatory. Near Saint Froid Lake. |
295 | W |
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Southern Maine Astronomers Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Southern Maine Astronomers near cumberland. |
296 | W |
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Eustis Ridge Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Eustis. |
296 | W |
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West Sky Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in West Paris. |
298 | NE |
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Tatamagouche |
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Nova Scotia |
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298 | W |
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Portland(ME) |
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Maine |
Home of the planetarium of the University of Southern Maine. |