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Kittanning |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
7 | SW |
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IUP Northpointe Regional Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Star party site of main campus astronomy classes. |
10 | NE |
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Goheenville |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
11 | W |
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Chateau De Testa Stars |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
19 | S |
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Kunkle Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Park in Washington(PA) township. |
20 | SW |
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Edgewood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near New Kensington. |
21 | SW |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
23 | S |
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The Kiski School Astronomy Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A club at The Kiski School. In. Saltsburg. |
25 | SW |
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Plum |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Monroeville, William D Boyce Regional Park, Penn Hills, and New Kensington. |
25 | W |
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Mt. Chestnut Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Mount Chestnut near Butler. |
26 | SW |
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Oakmont Country Club |
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Pennsylvania |
A golf course. |
27 | SW |
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StarGlider Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Gibsonia. |
28 | N |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Clarion. |
29 | W |
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Treesdale Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
30 | E |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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30 | NW |
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C-Murrinsville |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in north Butler county. |
32 | W |
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Pittsburgh Space Weather Observation Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A public observation area in Moraine State Park. |
33 | SW |
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Gettysburg Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
33 | W |
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Pane Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in Marshall Township. |
34 | S |
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Radomski Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Jeannette. |
35 | N |
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The Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the The Oil Region Astronomical Society. Also, home of Astroblast, a star party of ORAS. |
35 | N |
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ORAS Dark-Sky Site |
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Pennsylvania |
Observing site of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS). |
35 | SE |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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36 | SW |
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Pittsburgh |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Observatory of the University of Pittsburgh. |
37 | NW |
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Grove City College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Grove city. |
37 | S |
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Dartmoor Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
38 | SE |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around New Florence. |
39 | NE |
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Cooksburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Cook Forest State Park. |
40 | W |
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Aliquippa |
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Pennsylvania |
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42 | S |
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Union Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
42 | W |
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Geneva College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Geneva College. Also known as the John Paul Schaefer Memorial Observatory. |
43 | SW |
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Paslow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bethel Park. |
44 | W |
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Brady's Run Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A parkused as a star party site by the Beaver Valley Space Sciences Interest Group . Near Beaver Falls. |
47 | NW |
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Westminster College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Westminster College. In New Wilmington |
47 | W |
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Winnerwood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
49 | SW |
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Mingo Creek Park Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Near Monongahela. |
50 | SW |
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HAO Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Monessen. |
52 | E |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
52 | SW |
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Canonsburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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52 | SW |
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Raccoon Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park. |
53 | S |
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Johnson East Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Connellsville. |
53 | SE |
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Elton Moonshine Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory in Elton. |
56 | NW |
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Starshine Farm Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Wayne. |
57 | S |
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Pioneer Park Campground |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Somerset. |
58 | E |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
60 | S |
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Thornton Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
60 | W |
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Tranquility Gate Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near North Lima. |
61 | NW |
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Greenville |
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Pennsylvania |
In Mercer county. Home to the Greenville Area Astronomy Club. |
61 | W |
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Ramsey Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
62 | E |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
62 | N |
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Higby Hill Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
62 | N |
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Hearts Content Scenic Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society(S.T.A.R.S). |
62 | W |
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Youngstown |
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Ohio |
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63 | NW |
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Pettis Rd Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
64 | S |
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Uniontown |
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Pennsylvania |
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66 | NW |
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Meadville |
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Pennsylvania |
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66 | SW |
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Steubenville |
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Ohio |
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66 | W |
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Canfield |
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Ohio |
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67 | E |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
67 | W |
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Scenic Vista Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Columbiana County Park District. An observing site of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. |
70 | E |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
72 | SW |
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Waynesburg University |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Waynesburg. |
74 | N |
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Warren |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Warren County Amateur Astronomy Club. |
74 | W |
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Field of Dreams Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Salem. |
75 | NW |
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GCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Grove City College |
77 | N |
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Old LeBoeuf Cemetery |
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Pennsylvania |
A site of the Erie County Mobile Observers Group. Near Mill Village. |
77 | NW |
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"Way The Held Out" Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Conneautville. |
78 | E |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
79 | NW |
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Edinboro University Planetarium and Observatory. |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planetarium of Edinboro University. |
80 | S |
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Chestnut Ridge Park |
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West Virginia |
A regional park and campground, near Coopers Rock State Forest,that is used by the WVU Astronomy Club. |
81 | NE |
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Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor's Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Visitor Center of a state park. Near Mt Jewett. |
81 | SE |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
82 | SE |
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Rainsburg Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
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82 | SW |
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Wheeling |
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West Virginia |
Forecast also covers Bridgeport, OH. |
82 | W |
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Mahoning Valley Cortese Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. Near Braceville. |
83 | E |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
83 | E |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
83 | W |
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Clarke Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of Mount Union College. In Alliance. |
84 | NW |
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Dorset Wilderness Area |
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Ohio |
Wilderness area open to the public. |
86 | N |
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Martz-Kohl Observatory |
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New York |
Near Jamestown. Observatory of the Martz Astronomical Association |
86 | S |
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Frostburg |
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Maryland |
"Home of the the Cumberland Astronomy Club and Frostburg State University\'s planetarium. |
87 | E |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
87 | NW |
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Eureka Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
88 | NE |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
89 | N |
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Jamestown |
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New York |
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89 | SE |
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Rocky Gap State Park |
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Maryland |
State park near Cumberland. |
89 | SW |
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St Clairsville |
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Ohio |
Home of the NOVAE astronomy club. |
91 | NW |
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Hiram College |
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Ohio |
College in Hiram |
91 | S |
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Deep Creek Lake State Park |
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Maryland |
State park. |
92 | SE |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
93 | N |
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Mitchell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
93 | NW |
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Evergreen Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Girard Township. |
93 | NW |
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SkyWatch Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private obseratory near Hartsgrove. |
94 | N |
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Long Point on Lake Chautauqua |
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New York |
A state park on Chautauqua Lake. Used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society (STARS) . |
94 | NE |
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Port Allegany |
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Pennsylvania |
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95 | E |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
95 | N |
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Erie |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Mehalso Observatory of Penn State Erie. |
95 | NW |
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Conneaut |
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Ohio |
Also covers Ashtabula. |
95 | NW |
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Eldon Russell Park |
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Ohio |
A county park near Burton. |
95 | SW |
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Greg's Happy Place |
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Ohio |
A private observing site. |
96 | NW |
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Indian Hill Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society |
96 | W |
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Fry Family Park |
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Ohio |
A park in Pike Township |
97 | NW |
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Observatory Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Geauga Park District . Site of astronomical, geological and meteorlogical observatories. Affiliated with the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. In Montville township. |
98 | W |
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Don's Backyard |
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Ohio |
A private observing site. |
99 | NW |
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The Top Of The Sky Mini Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
100 | S |
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KK's Hill |
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West Virginia |
In Fairmont |
101 | NW |
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Zeppy's Astronomical Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory somewhere around Chardon. |
103 | E |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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103 | NE |
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Hebron Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Hebron. |
103 | NW |
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Madison |
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Ohio |
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103 | W |
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Fishcreek Rd Observing Site |
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Ohio |
Site of public astronomy events in Stow, Ohio. |
105 | NE |
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M & T Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Olean. |
105 | SW |
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Wilderness Skies Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory Limestone Ridge near Martinsville. |
105 | W |
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Eagle's Nest |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Akron. |
106 | NE |
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Cherry Springs State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Coudersport. An state park with "short term stargazing" and is home of the Black Forest Star party and the Cherry Springs Star Party. |
106 | W |
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Solon |
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Ohio |
Used by some members of the Chagrin Valley Astonomical Society |
107 | W |
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Astronomy Club of Akron Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory of the Astronomy Club of Akron |
108 | S |
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Hidden Bend Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Romney. |
109 | E |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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Pennsylvania |
In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.) |
109 | NE |
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Lone Pine Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory |
109 | NW |
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation |
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Ohio |
A Lake Metropark and home of the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center. Also site of the Super Star Party. Near Kirtland. |
110 | NE |
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Ellicottville Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Ellicottville. |
111 | W |
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
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Ohio |
National park near Near Peninsula, OH. |
111 | W |
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WCAC |
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Ohio |
The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club is located southwest of Canton. |
113 | N |
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Fredonia Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Fredonia State University of New York. |
114 | NE |
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Gold |
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Pennsylvania |
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114 | SW |
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Salt Fork State Park |
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Ohio |
State Park near Cambridge. |
114 | W |
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Bath Nature Preseve |
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Ohio |
Nature preserve and observing site of the Summit County Astronomy Club. |
115 | SE |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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115 | SE |
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Morgan County Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of the Morgan County Observatory Foundation. Near Berkeley Springs. |
116 | NW |
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Eastlake |
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Ohio |
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116 | SE |
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C&O Canal National Historical Park |
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Maryland |
AKA Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Near Clear Spring, between Hancock and Hagerstown. |
116 | W |
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Wadsworth Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory in Wadsworth. |
117 | S |
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Blackwater Falls |
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West Virginia |
A state park and site of a star party held by the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. |
118 | SE |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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120 | SW |
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Lamping Homestead |
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Ohio |
Campground in Wayne National Forest. |
121 | E |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
122 | SE |
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Falling Waters |
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West Virginia |
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122 | SE |
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Lake Holiday Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
123 | NW |
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Cleveland |
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Ohio |
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124 | NE |
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Lime Lake |
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New York |
A lake near Machias. |
124 | SW |
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Good Hope Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of a member of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club. Near Good Hope. |
125 | SE |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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126 | E |
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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
126 | S |
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Morning Star Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory. |
126 | W |
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Wooster |
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Ohio |
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127 | W |
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Burrell Memorial Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of Baldwin Wallace University. |
128 | SW |
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Possum Poop Hollow Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near West Union. |
128 | W |
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Coshocton |
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Ohio |
A town in Coshocton county. |
129 | E |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
129 | N |
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Kitters Angola Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory affiliated with the Buffalo Astronomical Association and South West Florida Astronomical Society. |
129 | SE |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
129 | SE |
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Capon Springs and Farms |
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West Virginia |
A rural resort used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society. |
130 | N |
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Long Point Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park on lake Erie. |
130 | NE |
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Starry Knoll |
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New York |
A private observing site. A few miles from Houghton. |
130 | SE |
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Flint Ridge Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Winchester. |
131 | SE |
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Beaver Creek Observatory |
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Maryland |
An observatory of the Tri-State Astronomers. |
132 | SE |
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Shepherd University Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Observatory of Shepherd University in Shepherdstown. |
132 | W |
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Cosmic Orchard Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Columbia Station |
133 | N |
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Orbit Jet Observatory |
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New York |
An observatory near Colden. |
133 | S |
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Mountain Meadows Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Private Observatory near Lost River State Park. |
134 | E |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
134 | N |
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Transit Dreams North |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
134 | NE |
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Lead Parachute Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A future private observatory near Wellsboro. |
134 | NE |
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Stull Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory at Alfred University. In Alfred. |
134 | SE |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
134 | SE |
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Greenbrier State Park |
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Maryland |
State Park near Boonsboro. |
134 | W |
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CAA Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association located at Letha House Park near Spencer. |
134 | W |
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Walter E. Schuele Planetarium |
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Ohio |
Planetarium of the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center with public observing programs. In Bay Village. |
135 | E |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
136 | E |
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Camp Susque Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Camp Susque. Near Trout Run. |
136 | N |
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Long Point Observatory |
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Ontario |
A commercial observatory, open to the public. Near Port Dover. |
136 | S |
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Cave Mountain Observatory Retreat |
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West Virginia |
Aka CMOR. A private observing club. |
137 | W |
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Stillwell |
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Ohio |
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138 | E |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
138 | SE |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
139 | E |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
139 | N |
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Armour Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
139 | W |
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LaGrange |
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Ohio |
Home of the The Black River Astronomical Society. |
140 | S |
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Clegg Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Woodstock. |
140 | SE |
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Lord Fairfax Community College |
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Virginia |
Community college near Middletown. Also the meeting place of the Shenandoah Astronomical Society (SAS). |
141 | N |
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Port Dover |
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Ontario |
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141 | S |
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Jerome |
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Virginia |
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141 | SE |
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Middletown |
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Maryland |
In Frederick county. |
141 | SW |
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Grieser Field |
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Ohio |
Used as a dark-sky site by the Columbus Astronomical Society. About 7 miles from McConnelsville. |
141 | SW |
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Leaking Light Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory in Waverly. |
141 | W |
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John D. Nielsen Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory located on the Carlisle Reservation. Used for public observing by the The Black River Astronomical Society. |
142 | SE |
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Shenandoah County Park |
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Virginia |
A park in Shenandoah County. Used by the Shenandoah Astronomical Society and site of monthly observing sessions |
142 | SE |
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Sweet Run State Park |
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Virginia |
State park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
143 | E |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
143 | NE |
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Beaver Meadow Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Buffalo Astronomical Association. Near North Java. |
143 | NW |
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Port Burwell Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park. |
143 | SE |
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Digital Monastery Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near Frederick. |
143 | SE |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
143 | SE |
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Moonridge Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Harpers Ferry. |
144 | N |
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Blue Braille Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Norfolk County |
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Ontario |
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144 | N |
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Port Colborne |
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Ontario |
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144 | NE |
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Mansfield |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of Mansfield University. |
144 | SW |
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Zanesville |
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Ohio |
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144 | W |
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Oberlin |
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Ohio |
Home of the Oberlin College Observatory and Oberlin Astronomy Club. |
145 | E |
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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
145 | N |
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Simcoe |
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Ontario |
Home of the North Shore Erie Amateur Astronomers. |
145 | W |
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Lorain |
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Ohio |
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146 | E |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
146 | N |
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Observatory on the Ridge |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ridgeway. |
147 | N |
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Buffalo |
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New York |
Home of the Buffalo Astronomical Association. |
147 | N |
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Fort Erie |
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Ontario |
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147 | N |
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Fort Erie Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Fort Erie. |
147 | N |
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Haldimand |
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Ontario |
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147 | SE |
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Ladiesburg |
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Maryland |
A town in Frederick County. |
147 | SE |
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Murphicus Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in Western Loudoun County. |
147 | SW |
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Horizon Planetary Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Near Glenville. |
148 | N |
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Cayuga |
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Ontario |
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148 | NE |
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Ossian Observatory |
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New York |
A private ovservatory in Ossian. |
148 | S |
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Spruce Knob Mountain Center |
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West Virginia |
A site used by the OVAS and home to NOVAC's Almost Heaven Star Party. West Virginia's highest peak. |
149 | N |
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The Blue Marble Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
149 | N |
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Delhi (ON) |
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Ontario |
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149 | N |
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Kellogg Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Buffalo Museum of Science in Buffalo. |
149 | S |
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Hidden Waters Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
149 | SE |
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Blue Ridge Regional Park |
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Virginia |
A park not open to the general public, but bookable by scouts and other groups. Near Round Hill. |
149 | SW |
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A & O Farm |
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Ohio |
Observing site used by the Mid-Ohio Valley Astronomy Club. Near Parkersburg. |
151 | N |
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Niagara Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory of the RASC Niagara Centre. Located at the Chippawa Creek Conservation Area. |
151 | N |
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Welland |
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Ontario |
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151 | SE |
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Sky Meadows State Park |
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Virginia |
A state park and International Dark-Sky Park near Paris. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
151 | W |
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Rustic Lake Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Ashland. |
152 | S |
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George Washington National Forest Helicopter Landing Site |
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Virginia |
An site in the George Washington National Forest. Used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Fulkes Gap. |
152 | SE |
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Brooke Stream Manor Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
153 | S |
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Kile Knob Observatory |
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West Virginia |
A private observatory near Circlville. |
153 | W |
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Warren Rupp Observatory |
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Ohio |
An observatory Near Mansfield. Home of the Hidden Hollow star party. |
154 | E |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
154 | E |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
154 | E |
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High Knob Overlook |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA)http://www.njaa.org/. This chart also covers Worlds End State Park. |
154 | SE |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
154 | W |
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Miller Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory at Kenyon College. |
154 | W |
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Vermilion |
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Ohio |
A town in Erie county. |
155 | NW |
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Springwater Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
link |
155 | NW |
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Tillsonburg |
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Ontario |
Aka Tilsonburg. |
156 | NE |
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Eileen Collins Observatory |
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New York |
An Observatory of Corning Community College. |
156 | SE |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
157 | S |
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East Coast Video Astronomy Rendezvous |
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Virginia |
The ECVAR star party held at The Country Waye RV Campgrounds in Luray. |
157 | SE |
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CHR |
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Virginia |
A private observing site of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. Near Middleburg. |
157 | SE |
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Camp Highroad |
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Virginia |
A commercial campground used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC). |
157 | SE |
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Leesburg |
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Virginia |
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158 | E |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
158 | E |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
158 | S |
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Elk River WMA |
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West Virginia |
A wildlife management area east of Sutton. |
158 | SE |
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Marstown Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory near New Windsor. |
158 | SW |
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Calhoun County Park |
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West Virginia |
A park in Calhoun County. Used by The Wilderness Center Astronomy Club. Near Grantsville. |
159 | N |
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HAA Dark Sky Site |
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Ontario |
Not a public Site. An observing site of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers (HAA) for members' use. |
159 | N |
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Niagara Falls |
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New York |
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159 | N |
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Niagara Falls |
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Ontario |
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159 | NE |
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Middlebury Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
159 | NW |
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Fingal Wildlife Centre |
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Ontario |
FWC is a site used by the London RASC |
159 | NW |
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Rondeau Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
A provincial park on Lake Erie, near Chatham. |
159 | SE |
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Little Bennett Regional Park |
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Maryland |
A campground near Clarksburg |
159 | SE |
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Mount Airy Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
159 | SW |
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Burr Oak State Park |
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Ohio |
Centered on the Group Campground at Burr Oak State Park. |
160 | N |
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Elliott-Astronomy Observatory |
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New York |
A public observatory. |
160 | NW |
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St. Thomas |
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Ontario |
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160 | SE |
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Over The Hill Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory near Flint Hill. |
160 | W |
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Newark |
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Ohio |
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161 | N |
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Lincoln |
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Ontario |
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161 | N |
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Tobey Memorial Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
161 | W |
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Payne's Starfield Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory in Fredericktown. |
162 | E |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
162 | N |
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Beamsville |
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Ontario |
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162 | N |
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Vineland |
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Ontario |
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162 | SE |
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Beaglehaven Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of NOVAC. Somehwere around Ashburn. |
163 | N |
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Firemen's Park |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Niagara Centre for monthly public observing nights. |
163 | N |
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St Catharines |
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Ontario |
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163 | NE |
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Mt. Pisgah State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park near West Burlington. |
163 | SE |
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NOVAC Turner Mountain |
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Virginia |
An observing site of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. On private land. |
164 | N |
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Weather and Sky Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Grimbsby. |
164 | NW |
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Green Ridge Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ridgetown. |
164 | S |
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Shank Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
164 | SE |
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Grenville Base Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory in the Bull Run Mountains. |
164 | SE |
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Willow Oak Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around Gamber. |
164 | W |
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Anderson Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private obsrevatory near Shelby. |
165 | N |
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Brantford |
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Ontario |
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165 | N |
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DaVinci Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Lockport. |
165 | N |
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GEM 'N I Dobservatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Grimsby. |
165 | NW |
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Rodney |
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Ontario |
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165 | W |
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Hutville |
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Ohio |
Hutville is located on private property located between Columbus & Mt.Vernon, Ohio. |
166 | S |
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Green Bank Observatory |
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West Virginia |
Radio Observatory and for research and education. Also the home of the Green Bank Star Quest. |
166 | SE |
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Hopewell Observatory |
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Virginia |
In the Bull Run Mountains. |
166 | SW |
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Fred's Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
167 | S |
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Harrisonburg |
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Virginia |
Home of the Shenanandoah Valley Stargazers and the John C. Wells Planetarium of James Madison University. |
167 | SE |
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Carr's Mill Park |
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Maryland |
A park with no facilities, occasionally used by the Howard Astronomical League for impromptu members-only events. In Howard county. |
167 | SE |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |
168 | N |
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CMiller Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Brantford. |
168 | N |
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VSO |
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Ontario |
AKA Very Small Obsrevatory. A private observatory near Ancaster. |
168 | NW |
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Pictor Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ingersoll. |
168 | S |
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Big Meadows |
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Virginia |
A site in Shenandoah National Park used by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
169 | E |
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Whispering Pines Camping Estates |
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Pennsylvania |
A campground near Stillwater. |
169 | N |
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Eyeline Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Ransomville. |
169 | N |
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Hamilton |
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Ontario |
Home of the HAA and the RASC Hamilton Centre. |
170 | E |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
170 | N |
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Niagara |
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Ontario |
Also known as Niagara-on-the-Lake. Home of the RASC Niagara Centre. |
170 | NE |
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C.E.K. Mees Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the University of Rochester. Near Hornell. |
170 | NW |
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Big Bend Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory of a member of the RASC London Centre. |
170 | S |
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COSMIC OBSERVATORY |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers. |
170 | SE |
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Reisterstown |
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Maryland |
Home to the Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area. |
170 | SE |
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Ryan Observing Site |
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Virginia |
A private observation site. |
170 | SE |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
170 | SW |
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Spencer |
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West Virginia |
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171 | S |
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Stokesville Observatory |
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Virginia |
Of the Shenandoah Valley Stargazers |
171 | SE |
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Montgomery County Astrophysical Observatory |
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Maryland |
Aka MCAO, a private observatory, near Derwood. |
171 | SE |
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Walgrove Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory in Reisterstown. |
171 | SW |
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Athens |
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Ohio |
Home of the South East Ohio Astronomical Society and Ohio University. |
171 | W |
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Kitt's Castle Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory somewhere around Galion. |
171 | W |
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Sandusky |
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Ohio |
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172 | E |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
172 | N |
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Woodstock |
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Ontario |
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172 | SE |
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Alpha Ridge Park |
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Maryland |
Observatory and star party site of the Howard Astronomical League(HAL). Park of Howard County. Near Marriottsville, MD. |
172 | SE |
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Bluebird Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory owned by Jerry Persall and open to visitors by appointment. |
172 | SE |
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Great Falls Observatory Park |
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Virginia |
Astronomy park of the Analemma Sociey. In Great Falls and close to Reston. |
172 | SE |
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Mountain View Observatory |
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Virginia |
An observatory near Warrenton. |
172 | SW |
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Breezy Point Observatory |
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West Virginia |
An observatory of the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society. Located at Camp Virgil Tate. |
173 | E |
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Rickett's Glen State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Ricketts Glen State Park is home of a a Stars-n-Parks public education program. Near Ricketts. |
173 | E |
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Walnut Street Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Berwick. |
173 | N |
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Spring Hill School Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory at the site of a former school. Near Drumbo Blandford-Blenheim. |
173 | NW |
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Point Pelee National Park |
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Ontario |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
173 | SE |
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Potomac Astrometric Observatory |
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Maryland |
A observatory for personal GRB and cataclysmic variable research |
173 | SE |
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Quiet Skies Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory of a member of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
173 | SW |
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Mambourg Farm Historical Park |
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Ohio |
A park near Lancaster used for astronomy/stargazing programs by the Fairfield County Historical Parks District. Call for access. |
173 | W |
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Collinsport Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory on Kelleys Island. |
173 | W |
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HVAG SkyTour |
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Ohio |
Private land and site of puiblic viewings held by the Huron Valley Astronomers Group |
174 | E |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
174 | N |
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Burlington |
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Ontario |
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174 | NW |
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London |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC London Centre. |
174 | SE |
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Mount Pleasant |
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Maryland |
Part of the The Howard County Conservancy. |
175 | E |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
175 | NE |
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Sayre |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers Athens and Waverly. |
175 | NW |
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Weymouth Pines Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Middlesex Centre. |
175 | SE |
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Sola Virtus Observatory |
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Maryland |
A private observatory somewhere around White Hall. |
176 | E |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
176 | E |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
176 | NE |
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Highwinds Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Geneseo. |
176 | NW |
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Chatham |
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Ontario |
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176 | NW |
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Hume Cronyn Observatory |
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Ontario |
A observatory run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Western Ontario. |
176 | SE |
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Ashton Observatory at Johnson Farms |
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Maryland |
A private observatory of a member of the Howard Astronomical League. |
176 | SE |
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Centreville |
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Virginia |
Home to some members of The Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. |
176 | W |
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Pelee Island |
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Ontario |
Actually, the southernmost point in Canada at the Fish Point Provincial Park. The best spot for observing Omega Centauri from Canada. |
177 | E |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
177 | NW |
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Embro Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Embro. |
178 | E |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
178 | N |
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Marshall Hill Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Medina. |
178 | SE |
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Kennard Dale High School |
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Pennsylvania |
A High school in Fawn Grove. |
178 | SE |
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Morning Calm Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Vienna |
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Virginia |
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179 | N |
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Hamilton Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Waterdown. Observatory of the Hamilton RASC |
179 | NE |
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The Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy |
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New York |
Home of the Farash Observatory and the Wolk Observatory Rochester Academy of Science. Near Ionia. |
179 | S |
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Starlight Observatory |
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Virginia |
A private observatory |
179 | SE |
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C.M. Crockett Park |
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Virginia |
A county park and recreation facility used as an observing site by the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. In Midland. |
180 | E |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
180 | SE |
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Dulaney Springs Park |
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Maryland |
An observing site of the Baltimore County Casual Astronomers. Near Hampton. |
180 | W |
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Kilbourne Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Sunbury. |