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Burkman Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory near Blackfoot. |
20 | N |
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Twentymile Rock |
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Idaho |
A parking lot of a scenic lookout, located along highway 20, used as a dark sky site by Cub Scout Pack 313 from Idaho Falls. |
21 | NE |
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Idaho Falls |
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Idaho |
Home of the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society. |
24 | NE |
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Ammon |
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Idaho |
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25 | NE |
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Eagle Rock Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory near Idaho Falls. |
28 | S |
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Pocatello |
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Idaho |
A town in Bannock county. |
30 | NE |
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Ucon |
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Idaho |
A town in Bonneville County. |
36 | S |
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Phillips Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory near Inkom. |
48 | NE |
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Rexburg |
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Idaho |
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48 | NE |
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Rexburg Nature Park |
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Idaho |
City park in Rexburg. |
49 | S |
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Lava Springs Star Party |
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Idaho |
Star party of the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society. Held at the Lava Hot Springs Airpark. Visitors are asked to remain on the road and not enter the runway at any time. |
53 | NW |
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Arco |
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Idaho |
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60 | W |
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument |
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Idaho |
Site of the Craters of the Moon Star Party |
65 | SW |
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Red Hill Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory near Minidoka. |
67 | NW |
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Blue Dome |
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Idaho |
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70 | NE |
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Driggs |
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Idaho |
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71 | E |
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Star Valley |
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Wyoming |
Star Valley is the nickname for the small chain of towns in the Salt River range bordering Wyoming and Idaho. Covers the towns of Etna, Freedom, Thane, Bedford, Grover, Alpine, and Alpine Junction. |
77 | E |
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Wilson |
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Wyoming |
Located at the south end of Grand Teton National Park. |
80 | E |
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Hoback |
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Wyoming |
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80 | E |
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Shooting Star Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory. |
81 | NW |
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Nicholia |
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Idaho |
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82 | E |
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Snow King Mountain |
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Wyoming |
Ski area near Jackson, WY. |
82 | SE |
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Bern |
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Idaho |
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84 | E |
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Grand Cosmic Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory near Jackson Hole. |
87 | SW |
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Burley/Heyburn |
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Idaho |
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91 | E |
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Pullout on Antelope Flats Rd |
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Wyoming |
Near the town of Kelly. |
95 | S |
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21200 W Road And I-84 |
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Utah |
A spot on road 21200 W, off exit 14 on I-84. |
97 | NE |
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Colter Bay Campground |
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Wyoming |
A campground on Jackson Lake. In Grand Teton National Park. |
103 | NE |
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Red Rock RV Park |
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Idaho |
An rv park near Henrys Lake. |
104 | W |
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Ketchum |
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Idaho |
Home to the Environmental Resource Center which hosts star parties. |
107 | SW |
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City of Rocks National Reserve |
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Idaho |
National Reserve and park. |
108 | S |
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Nocturne Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
108 | SE |
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Garden City |
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Utah |
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110 | S |
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Logan |
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Utah |
Home of the USU Physics department observatory at Utah State University. |
112 | NE |
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Upper Geyser Basin |
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Wyoming |
Home of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park |
115 | S |
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Golden Spike National Historical Park |
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Utah |
National park. |
117 | SW |
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Centennial Observatory |
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Idaho |
A public observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts & Science of the College of Southern Idaho. In Twin Falls. |
117 | SW |
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Twin Falls |
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Idaho |
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122 | W |
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Fairfield |
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Idaho |
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125 | E |
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Warm Springs Creek Rd |
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Wyoming |
A spot near US26 and 532. |
127 | SE |
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Green River Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory near Big Piney. |
128 | SE |
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Fossil Butte National Monument |
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Wyoming |
National monument near Kemmerer. |
129 | NW |
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Challis Astronomical Observatory |
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Idaho |
Obsevatory partnered with Boise State University, Challis School District #181 and others. |
129 | NW |
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Royal Gorge Resort |
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Idaho |
An rv park, campground and resort on the Salmon river. |
130 | NE |
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Taylor Fork |
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Montana |
An isolated spot near Sage Peak. In Gallatin National Forest. |
134 | S |
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Weber County North Fork Park |
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Utah |
County park designated as an International Dark Sky Park. |
136 | E |
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Goodwin Mountain Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory. |
136 | W |
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Oregon Trail Overlook |
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Idaho |
Overlook and parking lot in Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. |
139 | SE |
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Kemmerer |
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Wyoming |
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143 | S |
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Huntsville |
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Utah |
A town in Weber county. |
143 | S |
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Ogden |
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Utah |
Home of the Ogden Astronomical Society. Chart also covers Roy and Clearfield. |
144 | NE |
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Mammoth Hot Springs |
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Wyoming |
A town in the north of Yellowstone National Park. |
144 | NW |
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Stanley |
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Idaho |
In the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. |
147 | N |
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Big Sky Observatory |
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Montana |
A private observatory. In Big Sky, Montana. |
150 | W |
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Goat Shed Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory. |
151 | NW |
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Salmon |
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Idaho |
A town in Lemhi county, |
153 | NW |
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Grandjean |
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Idaho |
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154 | S |
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Layton |
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Utah |
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160 | E |
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Wind River Special Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory near Crowheart. |
167 | S |
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Lakeside Site |
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Utah |
A site used by the Salt Lake City Astronomical Society. Near Frontage road, on public land. |
169 | S |
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Dark Ranger Wasatch |
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Utah |
A site used by Dark Ranger Telescope Tours in East Canyon State Park which also holds it's own public astronomy events and is an International Dark-Sky Park. Forecast also used by Astronomy Rangers. |
170 | W |
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Bruneau Dunes Observatory |
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Idaho |
Observatory located in Bruneau Dunes State Park. Home of the Idaho Star Party. |
171 | SE |
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Lyman |
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Wyoming |
Home of Mountain Skies Observatory. Used by members of the Bridger Valley Astronomical Society. |
173 | NE |
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Cooke City |
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Montana |
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176 | S |
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Emigration Canyon Lookout |
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Utah |
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176 | S |
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Salt Lake City |
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Utah |
Home of the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. |
178 | E |
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Dry Sandy Crossing |
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Wyoming |
Former Pony Express station. Near Dry Sandy Creek. |
178 | W |
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Idaho City |
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Idaho |
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179 | N |
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Southwest Montana Astronomical Society |
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Montana |
Astronomy club located in Bozeman. |
180 | NE |
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My-Spot West Observatory |
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Wyoming |
A private observatory. |
180 | S |
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High Meadows Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Park City. Also home of Utah Skies and Night Sky Friendly Outdoor Lighting www.StarryNightLights.com. |