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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Texas
State park
near Pittsburg. (903) 572-5531.
5
W
Lake Cypress Springs
Texas
23
E
Daingerfield State Park
Texas
State park
near Daingerfield. (903) 645-2921.
30
W
Sulphur Springs
Texas
36
SW
Mineola Nature Preserve
Texas
Nature Preserve
used by the
Astronomical Society of East Texas
.
38
E
East Fork Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Linden.
39
N
Clarksville
Texas
40
NW
Cooper Lake State Park
Texas
This chart is centered on the Doctors Creek Unit of
Cooper Lake State park
, but the forecast also covers the South Sulphur Unit.
41
S
Tyler State Park
Texas
State park
near Tyler. (903) 597-5338.
41
SE
Longview
Texas
42
N
Red River Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
48
NE
New Boston
Texas
48
SE
Jefferson (TX)
Texas
49
E
Atlanta State Park
Texas
State park
near Atlanta. (903) 796-6476.
50
NW
Paris
Texas
A town in Lamar country.
50
S
Tyler
Texas
Home of the
Astronomical Society of East Texas
.
54
W
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Texas
State park
near Wills Point\t75169. (903) 560-7123.
56
W
Chigger Ridge
Texas
Primary observing site of the East Texas Allstars. East of Aberfoyle and west of Fairlie.
58
SE
Caddo Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Karnack. (903) 679-3351.
59
W
Greenville
Texas
61
SE
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Tatum. (903) 836-4336.
62
W
Stars at Night Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Quinlan.
66
NE
Texarkana
Texas
68
W
Clower Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
70
NW
Bonham State Park
Texas
State park
.
71
N
Hugo Lake State Park
Oklahoma
State park
71
SW
Purtis Creek State Park
Texas
State park
near Eustace. (903) 425-2332.
72
W
Parkhill Prairie
Texas
A park in NE Collin County.
73
SW
Athens
Texas
78
W
Lofland Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Rockwall.
79
W
The Astro Acre Observatory
Texas
A private observatory in Talty.
80
W
Joe Lalumia Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Rockwall.
80
W
Robastro Home Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
near Terrell.
80
W
Shamrock Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
81
W
Z-Field Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
.
82
NE
De Queen
Texas
82
W
Rock Star Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Crandall.
85
W
Humane Animal Hospital Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
86
W
Sigmund and Albert's Observatory
Texas
A private observatory of some members of the
Texas Astronomical Society
. Near Sachse.
87
SE
Shreveport
Louisiana
Home of the
Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society
. Where Arkansas, Lousiana and Texas meet. (aka ArkLaTex)
90
E
Lewisville
Arkansas
90
NE
Area 52 Observatory
Arkansas
Observatory (MPC 460) of the
Red River Astronomy Club
. South-west of Center Point.
90
W
ASTROTX Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Garland.
90
W
McKinney
Texas
93
S
SFA Observatory
Texas
Observatory
of
Stephen F. Austin State University
. Near Nacogdoches.
93
W
Plano
Texas
95
SW
Blue Star Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
near Richland Chambers Reservoir.
95
SW
Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility
Texas
AKA
CSBF
near Palestine, Anderson county.
96
NW
Sherman
Texas
Home of
Austin College
.
97
W
Madhira Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
97
W
Allan & Kay Poage Memorial Observatory
Texas
99
NW
TAS-D Atoka
Oklahoma
Observing site of the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
. Also home of the
Lone Star Observatory
. Somewhere around the town of Atoka.
99
S
Waffelow Creek Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
.
99
SE
Shreveport Observatory
Louisiana
Observatory
used by
Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society
.
100
W
Frisco Commons Park
Texas
City
park
in Frisco. Site of public star parties held by the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
.
101
N
Boktuklo Trail Head
Oklahoma
Start of a
trail
and forest service road 5 miles south east of Honobia.
101
W
Dallas
Texas
Home of the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
.
102
NW
Eisenhower State Park
Texas
State park
near Denison. (903) 465-1956.
102
W
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Texas
Park
in west Plano.
103
NW
McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area
Oklahoma
Recreation Area
.
Permit
required.
104
NE
Cossatot Observatory
Arkansas
A private observatory somewhere around Hartley.
104
S
Mission Tejas State Park
Texas
State park
near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394.
104
S
Watership Farm Observatory
Texas
A private observatory southeast of Palestine.
105
NE
Frog Hollow Observatory
Arkansas
A private observatory somewhere around Prescott.
105
W
Asteroid Hunter Observatory
Texas
A private observatory in Carrollton.
106
N
Kiamichi Skies Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
106
SW
Fairfield Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514.
107
NW
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Texas
A
wildlife refuge
used by some astronomers from Dallas.
109
E
Minden
Louisiana
109
N
Oleo Acres Double Barrel Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory. Used by some members of the
Astronomy Club of Tulsa
. Near Antlers.
112
SW
Waxahachie
Texas
113
W
Cedar Hill
Texas
113
W
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Texas
State park
near Pilot Point. (940) 686-2148.
114
NW
Gordonville
Texas
A town in Grayson county.
115
W
Cedar Hill State Park
Texas
State park
near Cedar Hill. (972) 291-3900.
116
W
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Texas
State park
near Valley View. (940) 637-2294.
117
W
Mountain Springs Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Gainsville.
117
W
Serenity Way Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Denton.
118
W
Quail Creek Observatory
Texas
An observatory near Southlake.
119
W
Arlington
Texas
119
W
Denton
Texas
Home of the
Rafes Urban Astronomy Center
of
UNT
.
120
S
Lufkin
Texas
A town in Angelina county.
121
N
Blue Moon Astronomical Observatory
Oklahoma
An
observatory
in the
Black Fork Mountain Wilderness Area
near Page.
121
W
Trophy Club
Texas
A town near Grapevine Lake.
122
SW
Navarro Mills Lake
Texas
Centered on
Liberty HIll Park
.
123
W
Rafes Urban Astronomy Center
Texas
Observatory
of the
University of North Texas
. In Denton
124
NE
Cherry Hill Observatory
Arkansas
A private observatory near Cherry Hill Junction.
124
SW
Roofer Observing Site
Texas
A private observing site.
124
W
Robson Ranch
Texas
A private observing site near Denton.
125
W
Enzo's Observatory
Texas
A private obseratory.
126
N
Eastridge Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory near McAlester.
127
NW
Slippery Falls Boy Scout Ranch
Oklahoma
A
boy scout ranch
of the
Last Frontier Council
.
128
W
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Texas
A
natural area
used as an observing site by the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
.
131
W
Fort Worth
Texas
Home of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
.
132
NE
Little Eden Observatory
Arkansas
A private observatory near Oden.
132
NW
Monroe Remote Observatory
Texas
Observatory
of the
University of North Texas
.
132
NW
Monroe Robotic Observatory
Texas
Observatory of the
University of North Texas
.
133
SW
Fort Parker State Park
Texas
State park
near Mexia. (254) 562-5751.
134
S
Lovelady
Texas
134
SW
Windham Hill Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
134
W
Burleson
Texas
135
N
Robber's Cave State Park
Oklahoma
State park
and dark sky site of the
Family Astronomy Association of Oklahoma
138
NE
Arkadelphia
Arkansas
139
S
Fort Boggy State Park
Texas
State park
near Centerville. (903) 344-1116.
140
SE
Turtle Beach Observatory
Louisiana
A private observatory.
141
E
El Dorado
Arkansas
141
E
Louisiana Tech University Observatory
Louisiana
Observatory of
Louisiana Tech University
. Near Grambling.
142
W
Cleburne
Texas
Forecast also covers Keene.
143
W
Ballauer Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Azle.
144
N
Shady Grove Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory north of McAlester.
146
S
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake.
146
W
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands
Texas
A national conservation
area
used by members of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
. Near Decatur.
149
NE
Lake Hamilton
Arkansas
151
W
Annetta South Star Site
Texas
A private observign site near Annetta South. Used by some members of the
FWAS
by invitation.
152
N
Stigler
Oklahoma
152
NW
Montgomery Observatory
Oklahoma
Near Newport.
152
SW
Nolan River Park
Texas
Park
near Blum and Kopperl.
153
SW
Texas Star Party
Texas
Star Party
held at
Lantham Spings Camp
for 2025. (Was held
here
in previous years.)
153
SW
RCH Observatory
Texas
A private observatory of a member of the
North Houston Astronomy Club
(NHAC).
153
W
Cleburne State Park
Texas
State park
near Cleburne. (817) 645-4215.
154
SW
Lake Whitney State Park
Texas
A
state park
near Whitney.
154
W
Double AA Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
156
S
Sam Houston State University Observatory
Texas
Observatory of the
Department of Physics
at
Sam Houston State
. Used by members of the
Huntsville Astronomy Club
.
156
SE
Kisatchie Star Party
Louisiana
A
star party
held in the
Kisatchie National Forest
by the
Baton Rouge Astronomical Society
.
157
SW
Baylor University
Texas
University
in Waco.
159
N
Bixby Creek Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
160
W
Elevation Estates
Texas
A neighborhood in Weatherford.
161
SE
Jasper
Texas
162
S
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Texas
State Park
near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the
Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas
(ASSET).
163
W
Granbury
Texas
166
N
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Home of the
Arkansas/Oklahoma Astronomical Society
.
166
S
Lake Livingston State Park
Texas
State park
near Livingston. (936) 365-2201.
166
SW
Regina Caelorum Observatory
Texas
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club
.
167
N
Shadowlands Observatory
Arkansas
A private observatory near Charleston.
167
NE
HSV Stargazers Observation Site
Arkansas
Observing spot of
The Hot Springs Village Stargazers Astronomy Club
in Hot Springs Village.
167
SW
Gassen Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club
.
168
W
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Texas
State park
near Glen Rose. (254) 897-4588.
168
W
Lake Mineral Wells Trailway
Texas
State park
near Mineral Wells. (940) 328-1171.
170
S
Huntsville State Park
Texas
State park
near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644.
170
W
Scharff Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Walnut Springs.
171
NE
Magazine Mountain
Arkansas
In the
Ozark National Forest
.
171
W
Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Texas
State park
and site of the
North Texas Sky Watch
star party held by the the
Tarleton State University
.
172
SW
Meridian State Park
Texas
State park
near Meridian. (254) 435-2536.
173
N
Tuva Observatory
Oklahoma
An
observatory
the Tuva Astronomy Club. On Mt. Feynman near Checotah.
175
NE
Crystal Mountain
Arkansas
Requires a 2 mile hike or high clearance vehilce for final approach. In
Ouchita National Forest
.
177
E
Monroe
Louisiana
Home of the
Ouachita Valley Astronomy League
.
178
NW
Owl Creek Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
178
SW
Turner Research Station
Texas
Observing site of the
Central Texas Astronomical Society
and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope.
178
W
Fort Richardson State Park
Texas
State park
also contains Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. Near Jacksboro. (940) 567-3506.
179
E
Black Bayou Lake NWR
Louisiana
National wildlife refuge
used as a star party site by the
Ouachita Valley Astronomy League
.
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