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Chart | Preview color key | Light Pollution | Prov/State | Comments/Links |
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Westfield |
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New Brunswick |
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13 | SE |
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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. |
17 | SE |
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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. |
19 | SE |
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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. |
24 | E |
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Quispamsis |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Rothsay and Nauwiqewauk. |
38 | NE |
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Hampton |
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New Brunswick |
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44 | N |
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Cambridge Narrows |
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New Brunswick |
Near Motts Wharf. |
54 | N |
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Upper Gagetown |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Grand Lake Meadow, Coytown, and Hersey Corner. |
57 | N |
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Oromocto |
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New Brunswick |
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70 | NE |
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Sussex |
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New Brunswick |
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70 | SW |
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St. Andrews |
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New Brunswick |
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71 | NW |
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Hanwell |
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New Brunswick |
An observing site of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
74 | NW |
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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. |
78 | SW |
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Eastport |
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Maine |
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82 | SE |
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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. |
83 | N |
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Gower Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Cumberland Bay. |
83 | NW |
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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. |
83 | W |
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Calais |
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Maine |
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83 | W |
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Saint Stephen |
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New Brunswick |
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85 | SW |
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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. |
86 | SW |
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Grand Manan Island |
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New Brunswick |
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89 | SE |
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Annapolis Royal |
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Nova Scotia |
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91 | SE |
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Digby |
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Nova Scotia |
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94 | N |
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Chipman |
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New Brunswick |
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95 | NW |
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Birdton |
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New Brunswick |
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95 | SE |
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Bridgetown |
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Nova Scotia |
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99 | E |
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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
103 | S |
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South Range |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Hilgrove, North Range and Amirault's Corners. |
104 | E |
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Alma |
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New Brunswick |
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111 | E |
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Greenwood |
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Nova Scotia |
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119 | NE |
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Williams Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory |
120 | SW |
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Machias |
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Maine |
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123 | E |
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Sturk Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory in Morristown. |
124 | S |
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Brier Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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129 | E |
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Hall's Harbour Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
134 | SE |
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Kejimkujik National Park |
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Nova Scotia |
A national park and dark-sky preserve near South Brookfield. |
135 | NW |
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Woodstock |
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New Brunswick |
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139 | E |
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Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park. |
140 | E |
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Kentville |
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Nova Scotia |
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140 | NE |
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Moncton |
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New Brunswick |
A meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
141 | SW |
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Jonesport |
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Maine |
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141 | W |
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Getchell Mountain |
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Maine |
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143 | S |
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Trout Point Lodge |
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Nova Scotia |
A resort with astronomy excursions for guests. |
149 | E |
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Blomidon Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park |
150 | E |
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Acadia University |
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Nova Scotia |
University near Wolfville. |
150 | E |
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Parrsboro |
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Nova Scotia |
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150 | NW |
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Houlton |
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Maine |
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156 | N |
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Woodpecker Lodge Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
157 | NE |
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Sackville |
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New Brunswick |
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161 | NE |
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Shediac River Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
163 | NE |
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Shediac |
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New Brunswick |
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165 | E |
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Amherst |
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Nova Scotia |
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165 | S |
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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. |
167 | SE |
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Bangs Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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168 | N |
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AJP Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near West Collette. |
170 | NE |
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Bouctouche |
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New Brunswick |
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170 | S |
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Yarmouth |
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Nova Scotia |
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171 | E |
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Windsor |
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Nova Scotia |
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171 | SE |
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McGill's Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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175 | SE |
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Bridgewater |
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Nova Scotia |
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176 | S |
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Argyle |
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Nova Scotia |
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176 | SW |
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Flanders Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in East Sullivan. |
179 | 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. |
182 | E |
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Economy |
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Nova Scotia |
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183 | 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. |
183 | NE |
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Doghouse Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near Shemogue. |
183 | NE |
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Port Elgin |
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New Brunswick |
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187 | SE |
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Elentirmo Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
187 | SE |
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Lunenburg |
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Nova Scotia |
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188 | 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. |
189 | SE |
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Queens |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Liverpool(NS), Brooklyn(NS), and Milton. |
189 | SW |
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Bar Harbor |
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Maine |
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191 | NE |
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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
191 | S |
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The Islands Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park near Shelburne. |
192 | SW |
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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. |
194 | SE |
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Port Mouton Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Port Mouton. |
194 | SW |
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Lamoine Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
195 | W |
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Millinocket |
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Maine |
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196 | SE |
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Western Head |
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Nova Scotia |
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197 | SW |
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Post Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Trenton. |
197 | W |
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the University of Maine. In Orono. |
197 | W |
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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. |
198 | E |
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Wrights Lake Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
198 | SE |
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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. |
200 | E |
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Courthouse Hill |
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Nova Scotia |
A spot on Courthouse Hill road. Near Gore, NS. |
201 | NE |
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West Point(PE) |
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Prince Edward Island |
Site of the Cedar Dune Provincial Park. |
201 | NW |
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Presque Isle |
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Maine |
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202 | W |
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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. |
203 | 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. |
204 | E |
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Abbey Ridge Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
205 | SW |
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Seawall Campground |
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Maine |
Campground near Southwest Harbor. |
209 | W |
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Bangor |
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Maine |
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211 | S |
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Eel Bay Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
215 | SW |
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Salt Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Blue Hill. |
216 | E |
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Maple-Brook Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Oakfield. |
216 | NW |
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Caribou |
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Maine |
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217 | SW |
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Brooklin Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
218 | W |
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Bucksport |
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Maine |
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221 | E |
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Wallace |
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Nova Scotia |
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221 | S |
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Barrington |
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Nova Scotia |
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222 | E |
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Halifax |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the RASC Halifax Centre and the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. |
222 | NE |
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Slemon Park |
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Prince Edward Island |
Near Summerside, which is home of the Athena Community Astronomy Club. |
222 | NE |
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Summerside |
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Prince Edward Island |
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223 | W |
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Baxter State Park |
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Maine |
Forecast covers general area of Baxter State Park. |
225 | W |
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Nealey's Corner |
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Maine |
A site of the Penobscot Valley Stargazers |
228 | SW |
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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. |
230 | E |
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Truro |
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Nova Scotia |
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232 | NE |
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Maple Plains |
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Prince Edward Island |
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233 | E |
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Tatamagouche |
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Nova Scotia |
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233 | NE |
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Alberton |
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Prince Edward Island |
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235 | W |
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Dover-Foxcroft |
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Maine |
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236 | N |
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Mount Carleton Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park and dark sky preserve. Home of the Mount Carleton Star Party held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. Also home of the Astro Atlantik Star Party held by NBANB. |
242 | W |
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Medawisla Lodge |
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Maine |
Lodge and cabins with astronomy programs. Of the Appalachian Mountain Club(AMC). |
245 | NE |
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Tignish |
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Prince Edward Island |
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249 | E |
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Musquodoboit Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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249 | SW |
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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. |
254 | W |
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Halfmoon Stream Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Knox. |
255 | N |
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Bathurst |
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New Brunswick |
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255 | NE |
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Cavendish |
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Prince Edward Island |
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256 | NE |
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North Cape |
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Prince Edward Island |
Centered on the parking lot of the North Cape hiking trail. |
257 | SW |
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Camden |
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Maine |
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258 | NW |
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Twin Dogs Observatory |
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Maine |
Site of future private observatory. Near Saint Froid Lake. |
259 | W |
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Burkes Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in Pittsfield. |
260 | NE |
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Charlottetown |
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Prince Edward Island |
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260 | W |
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Burnt Jacket Mountain Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
261 | NW |
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Rachel's Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A site of Astro Club Borealis. |
273 | NE |
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Winter Bay Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
A private observatory. |
274 | SW |
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Medomak Family Camp |
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Maine |
A campground with astronomy programs. |
279 | E |
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Caribou |
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Nova Scotia |
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280 | E |
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Terrarouge Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
In the Belle River area. |
282 | E |
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New Glasgow |
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Nova Scotia |
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282 | W |
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COG Observing Site |
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Maine |
Observing site of the Celestial Observers Guild (COG). Near Skowhegan. |
284 | W |
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Collins Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of Colby College. |
287 | SW |
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South Cushing |
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Maine |
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289 | E |
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Liscomb Game Sanctuary |
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Nova Scotia |
Link |
292 | SW |
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The Brower Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. |
294 | E |
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Sheet Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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297 | SW |
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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. |
298 | E |
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Malay Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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