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George Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park. |
0 | N |
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Brazos Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
17 | NW |
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Richmond |
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Texas |
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18 | NE |
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Changstars Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Pearland. |
23 | NE |
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Pearland |
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Texas |
A town in Brazoria county. |
25 | SE |
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Brazosport Planetarium |
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Texas |
A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
29 | E |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
30 | NE |
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Houston |
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Texas |
Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
32 | NE |
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Space Center Houston |
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Texas |
Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
32 | NW |
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Katy |
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Texas |
A town in Harris county. |
34 | SE |
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Silver Moonlight Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
40 | E |
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Galveston Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Jamaica Beach. |
40 | NE |
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
40 | NE |
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
42 | N |
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Hepcat Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Cypress. |
43 | NE |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
44 | NW |
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Stephen F. Austin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
45 | E |
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Moody Gardens |
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Texas |
Site of public star parties sponsored by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
46 | NE |
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Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
47 | N |
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Cosmic Obsession Observatory |
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Texas |
a private observatory in Tomball. |
47 | NW |
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Oak Tree Observatory |
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Texas |
Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
49 | NW |
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Matador Manor Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
51 | N |
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Stephanie's Evening Solace |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
52 | N |
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Fox Run Park |
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Texas |
A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
57 | N |
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Rafter M Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
58 | E |
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Crystal Beach |
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Texas |
A town in Galveston county. |
58 | SW |
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Matagorda Bay Nature Park |
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Texas |
A Lower Colorado River Authority park. |
62 | N |
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Honea-Egypt Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
62 | W |
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Columbus |
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Texas |
A town west of Houston. |
64 | SW |
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Lake Texana State Park |
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Texas |
Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the Crossroads Astronomy Club. |
66 | E |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
66 | N |
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Astro Birdie Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Conroe. |
66 | W |
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HAS Columbus Site |
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Texas |
A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area. |
68 | NW |
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Wonder Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Brenham. |
71 | N |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
73 | N |
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Pastor's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
73 | NE |
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Cleveland(TX) |
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Texas |
A town in Liberty county. |
73 | NW |
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Brenham |
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Texas |
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74 | NW |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
77 | W |
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The Last Stand Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
80 | N |
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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
81 | W |
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Schaefer Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg. |
82 | NW |
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Round Top |
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Texas |
A town in Fayette county. |
84 | NE |
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Dolen |
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Texas |
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85 | NW |
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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658. |
86 | N |
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Huntsville State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
90 | NW |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
90 | NW |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
92 | SW |
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Mole Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
94 | NW |
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Brahmand Darshan Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
94 | SW |
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Victoria |
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Texas |
In Victoria county. Home of the University of Houston-Victoria at which the Crossroads Astronomy Club meets. |
95 | N |
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Lake Livingston State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
95 | NW |
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Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
96 | NW |
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West Point Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near West Point. |
97 | E |
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Sea Rim State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
97 | NW |
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College Station |
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Texas |
A town in Brazos county. |
98 | NW |
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Harmony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
100 | N |
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Sam Houston State University Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
101 | NW |
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Bryan |
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Texas |
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102 | NE |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
103 | NE |
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Big Thicket Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Lumberton. |
105 | NE |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
108 | NW |
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Buescher State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Smithville. (512) 237-2241. |
112 | NW |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
113 | NE |
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Claiborne West Park |
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Texas |
Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
113 | NW |
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Bastrop State Park |
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Texas |
A State Park, located in the Lost Pines area of Texas. |
115 | NW |
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Regina Caelorum Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
115 | NW |
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S&Y Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
119 | SW |
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Goliad State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Goliad. (361) 645-3405. |
120 | W |
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Palmetto State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Gonzales. (830) 672-3266. |
121 | N |
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Lovelady |
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Texas |
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121 | NW |
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Dodie's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
121 | SW |
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Goose Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Rockport. (361) 729-2858. |
122 | NE |
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Little Cypress |
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Texas |
Near Orange. |
122 | W |
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McMahan MP Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near McMahan. |
124 | NW |
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Gassen Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
128 | N |
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Fort Boggy State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
130 | W |
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Lockhart State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lockhart. (512) 398-3479. |
131 | NW |
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Mikes Mobile Notary Service, Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. Contact for access. |
132 | N |
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Windham Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
132 | NE |
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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |
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Texas |
State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
132 | NW |
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Cameron |
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Texas |
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139 | NW |
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Mckinney Falls State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Austin. (512) 243-1643. |
141 | N |
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Roofer Observing Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
141 | W |
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Seguin Outdoor Learning Center |
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Texas |
Non-profit edcuation center for the natural sciences. Near East Seguin. |
142 | NW |
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Hutto Lake Park |
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Texas |
City park in Hutto. |
143 | NE |
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Jasper |
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Texas |
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143 | NW |
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Austin |
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Texas |
Home of the Austin Astronomical Society |
144 | W |
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Kyle |
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Texas |
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145 | N |
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Lufkin |
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Texas |
A town in Angelina county. |
146 | NE |
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Sam Rayburn |
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Texas |
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
149 | NW |
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Rattan Creek |
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Texas |
City park in Round Rock, North Austin. |
149 | W |
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San Marcos Baptist Academy |
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Texas |
A school near San Marcos. |
150 | NW |
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Villa Stellarum |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
150 | SW |
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Mineral Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
Near the town of Mineral. |
151 | W |
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Friendship Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory soutwest of Austin. |
152 | N |
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Mission Tejas State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
152 | N |
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Watership Farm Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory southeast of Palestine. |
152 | NW |
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Georgetown |
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Texas |
Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
152 | SW |
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Mustang Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park east of Corpus Christi. |
152 | W |
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Driftwood Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory site. Near Driftwood. |
154 | NE |
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Lake Charles |
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Louisiana |
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154 | NW |
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Whitetail Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory that offers public observing. Near Georgetown. |
154 | SW |
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Corpus Christi |
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Texas |
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155 | NW |
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LoneStar Gazer Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
155 | NW |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
156 | NW |
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Mansfield Dam |
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Texas |
A popular observing site near Austin. |
156 | W |
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Butler Ranch |
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Texas |
A private site. |
157 | NW |
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Georgetown Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Georgetown, TX. |
158 | NW |
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Eyegloo Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Leander. |
158 | NW |
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Temple |
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Texas |
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160 | NW |
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Nameless Valley Ranch |
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Texas |
camp and convention center used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander. |
160 | W |
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Bowser Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Live Oak. |
160 | W |
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John Paul II Catholic High School |
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Texas |
School Near New Braunfels. |
160 | W |
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Tye Preston Memorial Library |
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Texas |
Library and site of star parties held by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club. In Canyon Lake, TX. |
161 | W |
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Calaveras Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Elmendorf. |
162 | N |
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Fort Parker State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
163 | W |
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Cackle Observatory |
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Texas |
A private Observatory near Wimberly. |
163 | W |
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Firetail Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory located between San Antonio and Austin. |
164 | W |
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MEL Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Wimberley. |
165 | NW |
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Ancient Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group |
165 | SW |
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Lake Corpus Christi State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mathis. (361) 547-2635. |
166 | N |
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Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |
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Texas |
AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
166 | NW |
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Live Oak Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory |
166 | SW |
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Lipantitlan State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near . c/o Lake Corpus Christi State Park. |
166 | W |
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High Ridge Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
167 | N |
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Fairfield Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
168 | W |
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Chicken Roost |
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Texas |
A private site of The San Antionio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
169 | W |
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Starry Nights Bed and Breakfast |
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Texas |
A B&B near Henly. |
170 | W |
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Lozano Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
171 | NE |
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DeRidder |
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Louisiana |
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171 | NW |
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Pedernales Falls State Park |
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Texas |
A state park in Blanco county. |
172 | W |
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Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868. |
173 | N |
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Waffelow Creek Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
173 | NW |
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Szabo Pecan Farm |
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Texas |
A private observing field on a farm near Marble Falls. |
174 | N |
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SFA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
174 | W |
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Horizontal Heavens Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Spring Branch. |
175 | NW |
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Baylor University |
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Texas |
University in Waco. |
175 | NW |
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Mother Neff State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389. |
175 | W |
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Maier Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
175 | W |
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San Antonio |
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Texas |
Home of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA), the San Antonio Astronomical Observers Group, and the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA). |
176 | NW |
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Orion Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Bertram. |
177 | W |
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Honey Creek State Natural Area |
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Texas |
State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
178 | W |
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Blanco State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Blanco. (830) 833-4333. |
178 | W |
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Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868. |
178 | W |
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Guadalupe River State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656. |
179 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium |
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Texas |
Planetarium and Space Theatre. At the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen. |
179 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater |
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Texas |
Planetarium in Killeen. |
180 | NW |
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Watson Starview Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club for star parties. |
180 | W |
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Johnson City |
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Texas |
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