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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
9 | NW |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
25 | N |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
26 | S |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
31 | SE |
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Sunset Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
A society with members from Midland, Saginaw and Bay City (Tri-cities area). |
35 | NE |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
36 | E |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
37 | N |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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37 | N |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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40 | NW |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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42 | SW |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
44 | W |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
45 | SE |
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Delta College Planetarium |
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Michigan |
Planetarium of Delta College in Bay City. |
45 | SW |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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49 | NW |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
51 | SE |
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Saginaw |
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Michigan |
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53 | NW |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
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54 | N |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
54 | NE |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
61 | E |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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62 | SW |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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63 | N |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
67 | SE |
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Vassar |
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Michigan |
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67 | W |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
69 | N |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
70 | NW |
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Joseph H. Rogers Observatory |
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Michigan |
"Observatory, of Northwestern Michigan College., with public observing. Also home of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
71 | NW |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
71 | SW |
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Stephen F. Wessling Observatory |
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Michigan |
Public observatory of the Newaygo County Conservation District. Staffed and supported by the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers. |
73 | NE |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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73 | W |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
74 | NW |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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74 | SE |
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Flushing Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Flushing. |
74 | SW |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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76 | E |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
76 | NW |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
77 | NE |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
79 | E |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
80 | SE |
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Longway Planetarium |
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Michigan |
A planetarium in Flint. |
82 | E |
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Beckstrom Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Deford. |
82 | N |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
82 | SW |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
84 | N |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center |
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Michigan |
A regional science and technology center and home of the Northern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC). |
84 | S |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
84 | SW |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
85 | N |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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85 | NW |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
85 | NW |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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85 | S |
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Lansing |
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Michigan |
A town in Ingham county. |
85 | W |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
86 | SW |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
87 | S |
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MSU Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Michigan State University in East Lansing. |
88 | NW |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
88 | W |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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89 | NW |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
90 | NW |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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91 | S |
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Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Cohoctah. |
91 | S |
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Fox Park Public Observatory |
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Michigan |
A public observatory in Fox Memorial Park, Potterville. |
91 | SE |
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Kresge Environmental Education Center |
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Michigan |
KEEC is an education center of Eastern Michigan Univserity. At Fish Lake. |
93 | NW |
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Lanphier Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Leelanau School. Check website or call call 231.334.5890 for public observing times. |
93 | SE |
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Fenton |
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Michigan |
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93 | SW |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
93 | W |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
94 | N |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
95 | SW |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
95 | SW |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
96 | S |
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Hogsback Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mason, MI. |
96 | SE |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
97 | NE |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
97 | NW |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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97 | W |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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98 | SE |
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Heavens View Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ortonville. |
98 | SE |
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Northern Cross Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory near Fenton. |
100 | N |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
100 | S |
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Irvington Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Howell. |
100 | SE |
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Lamoria Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sandusky. |
101 | SW |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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102 | SE |
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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
104 | SW |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
105 | E |
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Delaware Park |
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Michigan |
County park of Sanilac County. |
105 | SE |
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GM Milford Proving Ground Softball Fields |
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Michigan |
A private site used by the General Motors Astronomy Club. |
106 | S |
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Beman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Olivet College in Olivet. |
108 | SE |
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Blue Moon Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mussey. |
109 | S |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
109 | SE |
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Addison Oaks Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Oakland County Astronomy Club in Addison Oaks county park. |
110 | N |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
110 | SE |
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McMath-Hulbert Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory with public events. Near Lake Angelus. |
111 | SE |
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Ore Lake Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ore Lake. |
111 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Almont. |
112 | SE |
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Island Lake State Recreation Area |
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Michigan |
Centered on Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake Recreation Area. Used by the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
114 | S |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
114 | SE |
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My-Spot Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near West Bloomfield. |
116 | S |
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Battle Creek |
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Michigan |
A town in Calhoun county. |
116 | S |
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Dobie Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Jackson. |
116 | SE |
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Kenockee Observatory |
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Michigan |
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117 | SE |
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Rochester Hills |
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Michigan |
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117 | SW |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
118 | SE |
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Black River Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Port Huron. |
118 | SE |
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Cranbrook Institute of Science |
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Michigan |
Museum of natural history with public observing. In Bloomfield Hills. |
118 | SE |
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Washington(MI) |
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Michigan |
A town in Macomb county. |
119 | S |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
119 | SE |
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Novi Community Sports Park |
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Michigan |
A park west of Northville. Used by some members of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
119 | SE |
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Troy Space Gazebo |
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Michigan |
A private observatory used by some members of the Oakland Astronomy Club. In Troy. |
120 | SE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
123 | N |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
123 | SE |
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Visual Reconstructions Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sterling Heights. |
124 | N |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
124 | SE |
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Plymouth Digital Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Plymouth. |
124 | SW |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
125 | S |
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Ann Arbor |
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Michigan |
Home of of the Detroit Observatory and the Angel Hall Observatory. Both are observatories of the University of Michican. |
125 | SW |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
126 | N |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
126 | N |
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park |
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Michigan |
An Emmet County park with an international dark sky designation from the IDA with public and reservable observing sessions. |
126 | SE |
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New Haven |
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Michigan |
In Macomb county. |
126 | SW |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
128 | S |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
128 | S |
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Camp McGregor Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory, at Camp McGregor, of the Jackson County Intermediate School District. Also site of star parties held by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
128 | SE |
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Livonia |
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Michigan |
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130 | S |
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Portage (MI) |
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Michigan |
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130 | SE |
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Applewood Absurditory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory, at least in spirit, near Ypsilanti. |
130 | SE |
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Ypsilanti |
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Michigan |
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132 | SE |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
134 | SE |
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Lake St. Clair Metropark Observatory |
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Michigan |
Future site of an observatory of Wayne State University located at Lake St. Clair Metropark. |
134 | SE |
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St. Clair Shores |
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Michigan |
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134 | SE |
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UM-Dearborn Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the Dearborn Campus of the University of Michigan. |
136 | SW |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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138 | S |
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Al Meyers Airport |
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Michigan |
Airport just outside of Tecumseh. |
138 | SE |
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Detroit |
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Michigan |
Home of the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium at the Detroit Science Center. |
139 | SE |
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Hector J. Robinson Observatory |
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Michigan |
AKA the Lincoln Park Observatory. Observatory of the Lincoln Park School System. Near Lincoln Park High School. |
141 | N |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
144 | E |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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144 | SE |
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Windsor |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Windsor Centre. |
145 | E |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
145 | NW |
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Leif Everson Observatory (LEO) |
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Wisconsin |
An observatory near The Crossroads At Big Creek. See the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
145 | NW |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
147 | E |
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Port Franks |
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Ontario |
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147 | S |
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Neuenschwander Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
148 | E |
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Goderich |
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Ontario |
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148 | E |
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Lambton Shores |
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Ontario |
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148 | NW |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
148 | S |
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Lake Hudson State Recreational Area |
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Michigan |
Dark-sky preserve near Hudson. Used for star parties by the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson. |
149 | N |
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Drummond Island Airport |
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Michigan |
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150 | E |
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Bayfield |
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Ontario |
Centered on the field of the Bayfield Agricultural Society Grounds which is site of public star parties held by the West Coast Astronomers. |
150 | E |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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150 | W |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
151 | S |
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Yarger Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory and site of Astrocamp at YMCA Camp Eberhart in Three Rivers. |
151 | SE |
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Lake Erie Metropark |
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Michigan |
A Detroit Metro Park on the Lake Erie shore line south of Detroit. Check with the park before planning observing. |
152 | N |
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Whiskey Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
153 | W |
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NPMAS Parmentier Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory which is also an observing site of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society (NPMAS). |
155 | SE |
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Monroe |
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Michigan |
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155 | SW |
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Dr. T. K. Lawless Park |
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Michigan |
Park and site of the Michiana Star Party held by the Michiana Astronomical Society. Near Vandalia. |
155 | W |
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Ellwood H. May Environmental Park |
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Wisconsin |
Aka Maywood, site of the Sheboygan Astronomical Society's public observing sessions. |
156 | S |
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Pioneer Scout Reservation |
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Ohio |
A scout camp used as a star party site by the Toledo Astronomical Association. |
156 | SE |
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Oakdale |
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Ontario |
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157 | SW |
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Benton Harbor |
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Michigan |
A atown in Berrien county. |
160 | SE |
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Hallam Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory of the RASC Windsor Centre. Near Comber. |
161 | W |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
161 | W |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
162 | SE |
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Camp Cedarwin Scout Camp |
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Ontario |
A scout camp in Essex county. |
162 | SE |
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Tilbury |
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Ontario |
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163 | E |
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G-2 Farms Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
163 | S |
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Appold Planetarium |
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Ohio |
Planetarium of Lourdes University in Sylvania, OH. |
163 | SW |
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Kingman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Andrews University. In Berrien Springs. |
164 | E |
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Hiddenwell Observatory |
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Ontario |
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164 | SE |
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Chatham |
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Ontario |
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165 | E |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
165 | S |
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Shipshewana |
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Indiana |
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166 | E |
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Wingham |
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Ontario |
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166 | SW |
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Oronoko Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Berrien Springs. |
167 | S |
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Ritter Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory (RARC) of the University of Toledo. Also known as Brooks Observatory. In Toledo. |
167 | SE |
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Leamington |
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Ontario |
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167 | SE |
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Strathroy |
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Ontario |
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167 | W |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
168 | N |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
168 | S |
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Whisper Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory in Holland. |
169 | E |
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SkyShed Observatories |
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Ontario |
A manufacturer of observatories |
170 | NE |
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Chi'Cheemaun 2/3rds Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 2/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
170 | NE |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
170 | NW |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
170 | SW |
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Bridgman |
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Michigan |
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171 | W |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
172 | E |
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Elginfield Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the University of Western Ontario(UWO). |
172 | NE |
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Chi'Cheemaun 1/3rd Point |
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Ontario |
A spot in Georgian bay approixmately 1/3 of the way from Tobermory to Baymouth along the Chi'Cheemaun ferry's route. The Chi'Cheemaun ferry is host to public astronomy sessions while under way across Georgian Bay. |
172 | NE |
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Gore Bay |
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Ontario |
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172 | NE |
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Tobermory |
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Ontario |
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173 | NE |
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Four Elements Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
173 | NE |
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Blue Heron Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Greenough Harbour, outside of Stokes Bay Ontario, on the Northern Bruce Peninsula. |
173 | NE |
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Dorcas Bay |
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Ontario |
Location of the Singing Sands portion of Bruce Penninsula National Park. Also site of public astronomy events |
173 | NE |
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Johnston's Harbour |
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Ontario |
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173 | SE |
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Big Bend Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory of a member of the RASC London Centre. |
173 | SW |
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Warren Dunes State Park |
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Michigan |
State park new Sawyer. |
173 | W |
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Mequon Rotary Park |
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Wisconsin |
Park used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. In Mequon. |
174 | E |
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Walkerton |
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Ontario |
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174 | SW |
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PHM Planetarium |
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Indiana |
Aka Penn-Harris-Madison (PHM) Planetarium, in Mishawaka. |
175 | NE |
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Blind River |
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Ontario |
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175 | S |
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Fort Meigs Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Perrysburg. |
175 | S |
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Perrysburg Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory in Perrysburg. |
175 | SW |
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Jordan Hall Observatory |
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Indiana |
Observatory, of the University of Notre Dame, at the Jordan Hall of Science. In South Bend. |
175 | W |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Milwaukee Astronomical Societyand Wehr Astronomical Society. |
176 | E |
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Allenford Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Allenford. |
176 | N |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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176 | S |
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Goshen College |
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Indiana |
College in Goshen, IN. |
176 | SE |
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Green Ridge Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ridgetown. |
176 | W |
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Myra |
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Wisconsin |
Used by some members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
177 | E |
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ES Fox Observatory (BAS/BOEC) |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Bluewater Astronomical Society located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre of the Bluewater District School Board. The BOEC is a dark-sky preserve. |
177 | E |
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Purple Crow Lidar Facility |
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Ontario |
Laser radar located at the Environmental Sciences Western Field Station of Western University. |
177 | N |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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177 | NE |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
177 | SE |
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Point Pelee National Park |
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Ontario |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
177 | SE |
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Rodney |
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Ontario |
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178 | E |
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Weymouth Pines Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Middlesex Centre. |
178 | NE |
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Miller Lake |
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Ontario |
Forecast covers Summer House Park and Miller's Family Camp both sites of star parties held by the Bayside Astronomy Program |
178 | W |
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Kettle Moraine North |
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Wisconsin |
Northern Unit of Kettle Morain State Forest. Used by members of the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
179 | E |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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179 | NE |
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Ponte di Legno Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Ferndale. |
179 | S |
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Black Swamp Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Napoleon. |
179 | S |
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Refractor Heaven |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near Genoa. |
179 | SW |
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Racine |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Racine Astronomical Society. |