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Dallas(GA) |
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Georgia |
A town in Paulding county. |
11 | SW |
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Walter F. Barber, Jr. Memorial Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. In Villa Rica. |
16 | NE |
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White Lake Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Acworth. |
17 | E |
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Marietta |
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Georgia |
Home to some members of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
18 | S |
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Big "A" Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
22 | N |
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Tellus Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum. In Cartersville. |
27 | NW |
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Bishop Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory on the main campus of Floyd College. Near Lindale. |
28 | NE |
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Herron Observing Field |
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Georgia |
A private observing site near Hickory Flat. |
29 | E |
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Dunwoody |
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Georgia |
Home of the observatory at Georgia Perimiter College. In DeKalb county. |
29 | N |
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Cearley / Sirockman Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
29 | N |
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Dry Creek Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Adairsville. |
29 | NE |
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Canton |
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Georgia |
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29 | SE |
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Atlanta |
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Georgia |
Home of the Atlanta Astronomy Club and Bradley Observatory of Agnes Scott College. |
31 | E |
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Emory University Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of Emory University. Also home of the Emory University Astronomy Club. In Atlanta. |
32 | E |
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Fernbank Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of the Fernbank Science Center. In Decatur. |
32 | E |
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Fulton Science Academy Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory Fulton Science Academy. |
33 | E |
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Bradley Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of Agnes Scott College. In Decatur. |
33 | N |
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Garland Mountain Trailhead |
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Georgia |
Parking lot of Garland Mountain Horse & Hike Trails. |
35 | E |
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Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area |
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Georgia |
A National Recreation Area north east of Atlanta. |
35 | E |
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Owens Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory in Alpharetta. |
35 | NE |
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Bourne Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
36 | E |
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Culver's Urban Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Charlie Elliott Astronomy Club. In Milton. |
38 | NE |
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J. Stephen Schmidt Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Ball Ground. |
41 | NE |
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Twin Lakes Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory somewhere around Cumming. |
42 | SE |
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Ford Lake Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Fayetteville. |
43 | E |
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D. S. Millas Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Cumming. |
43 | SE |
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Swan Lake Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Stockbridge. |
43 | SW |
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Gold Ridge observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Gold Ridge. |
45 | E |
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ME Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
48 | NE |
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McElroy Mountain |
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Georgia |
Covers the region around McElroy Mountain, including Grandview, Marblehill, Holcomb and Emma. |
48 | W |
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Creek Skies Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory somewhere around the town of Centre. |
50 | W |
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Sweetgum Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
52 | NE |
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Hampton Mountain |
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Georgia |
A few miles from Cumming. |
54 | E |
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Dacula |
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Georgia |
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55 | NE |
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Lake Lanier Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory west of Lake Sydney Lanier. |
56 | NW |
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Little River Canyon National Preserve |
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Alabama |
Centered on the Wolf Creek Overlook in the Little River National Preserve near Fort Payne. (Note: some maps incorectly label this area as De Soto State park.) |
56 | W |
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Old Broadwell Mill Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Jacksonville. |
57 | E |
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The Dutch Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
58 | N |
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Fort Mountain Scenic Overlook |
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Georgia |
An overlook in Fort Mountain State Park. |
58 | NW |
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Lookout Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Mentone. Sometimes used by the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
58 | S |
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Joe Kurz Wildlife Management Area |
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Georgia |
Wildlife management area used by the Flint River Astronomy Club. |
58 | SE |
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Cox Field |
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Georgia |
Dark Sky site of the Flint River Astronomy Club. Near Williamson. |
59 | N |
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Dalton |
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Georgia |
In Whitfield county. |
59 | N |
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Puckett Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory near Ellijay. Home of the Puckett Observatory Supernova Search |
61 | NE |
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North Georgia Astronomical Observatory |
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Georgia |
The NGAO is an observatory of University of North Georgia. Also used by the North Georgia Astronomers. Near Dahlonega. |
62 | E |
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Elachee Nature Science Center |
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Georgia |
A museum and nature preserve in Gainsville. |
63 | S |
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Mountville Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Mountville. |
64 | NW |
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Fire Panther Observatory |
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Georgia |
Site of future robotic observatory. |
64 | SE |
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The Clear Nights Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
66 | NE |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Dahlonega. |
69 | N |
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PS-191 Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
70 | NW |
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Walker County Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory of NASA's lunar impact monitoring program. |
71 | E |
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Ex Nihilo Observatory |
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Georgia |
E.N.O. is a private observatory. |
71 | NE |
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Bee Sting Hill Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
71 | NE |
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Dogshead |
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Georgia |
A private observing site. |
71 | SE |
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Charlie Elliott WLC |
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Georgia |
A wild life center, near Mansfield, used as a dark sky site by the Charlie Elliott Chapter of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
72 | N |
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Doogan's Mountain |
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Georgia |
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73 | E |
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Jefferson Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory in Jefferson. |
74 | E |
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Hard Labor Creek Observatory |
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Georgia |
An observatory site of Georgia State University. In Hard Labor Creek State Park. |
75 | W |
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Stars Fell Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
77 | SE |
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Thomaston |
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Georgia |
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77 | W |
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Watson Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory |
79 | NE |
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Mookie Mountain Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Morganton. |
80 | NE |
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Robert W. Woodruff Scout Reservation |
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Georgia |
Scout reservation used as an observing site by the Atlanta Astronomy Club. |
82 | N |
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Chattanooga |
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Tennessee |
Home of Jones Observatory of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. |
83 | E |
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Morgan County High School |
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Georgia |
High school in Madison. |
83 | S |
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Big Lazer Creek WMA |
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Georgia |
Wildlife Management Area near Talbotton. |
83 | W |
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Birmingham Astronomical Society Observatory |
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Alabama |
AKA BAS Obsevatory. Observatory of the Birmingham Astronomical Society. On Chandler Mountain. |
83 | W |
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Chandler Mountain |
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Alabama |
Home of the AAA Observers. |
84 | E |
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University of Georgia Observatory |
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Georgia |
Observatory of the University of Georgia. In Athens. |
85 | NE |
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Luckie's Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory. |
87 | E |
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Yamabushi Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Commerce. |
87 | N |
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Benton |
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Tennessee |
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88 | NE |
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Brasstown Bald |
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Georgia |
Alternative Observing Site Of the Atlanta Astronomy Club. Near Brasstown Bald mountain. |
88 | NW |
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Barb's Ridge |
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Tennessee |
A private observing site near New Hope. |
89 | NW |
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Maxwell Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Scottsboro. |
90 | NE |
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Batesville |
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Georgia |
A town in Habersham county. |
90 | SE |
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Bolingbroke |
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Georgia |
A town in Monroe county. |
91 | W |
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Spradlin Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. (New position 2003-3-24) |
93 | N |
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Buck Bald Mountain |
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Tennessee |
A public area at the summit |
93 | N |
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Uranias' Slave Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Harrison. |
93 | NE |
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Murphy |
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North Carolina |
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93 | SW |
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Alexander City |
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Alabama |
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94 | NE |
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Towns County Park |
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Georgia |
AKA Towns County Recreation Center. park in Hiawassee. |
95 | SE |
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Country View Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Gray. |
96 | N |
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Starr Mountain |
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Tennessee |
A mountain in the Cherokee National Forest. |
96 | N |
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Twin Oaks Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory near Soddy-Daisy. |
97 | NW |
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Skyline Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
97 | S |
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Auburn-Opelika Airport |
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Alabama |
Auburn is home to the Auburn Astronomical Society. |
98 | NE |
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Kilpatrick Point Observatory |
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North Carolina |
A private observatory near Hayesville. |
100 | N |
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Birchwood |
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Tennessee |
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100 | SE |
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Evermore Farms |
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Georgia |
Site of future observatory and astronomy park. |
100 | SE |
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North Lake Sinclair |
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Georgia |
Forecast covers the north-west part of Lake Sinclair, including the towns of Eatonton, Dennis and Meriweather. |
101 | S |
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Phenix City |
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Alabama |
Very close to Columbus, Georgia. |
102 | SE |
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Macon |
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Georgia |
Home of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society, the Mark Smith Planetarium, and the astronomy club at Mercer University |
102 | SW |
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Crawford Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory. |
103 | E |
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Pleasant Grove Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory somewhere around Royston. |
103 | N |
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Hunt's Lodge Motorcycle Campground |
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Tennessee |
Lodge and campground in Tellico Plains. |
103 | W |
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Trussville |
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Alabama |
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105 | E |
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Oconee Observing Field |
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Georgia |
a site used by the Atlanta Area Visual Observers (AAVO). |
105 | E |
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Young Road Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory near Rayle. |
105 | NW |
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Orion Acres |
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Tennessee |
A private observing site used by some members of the Barnard Astronomical Society located on the Cumberland Plateau. |
105 | W |
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Alabama Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Pinson. |
105 | W |
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Tranquility Base Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory near Pinson. |
107 | N |
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Fredonia Mountain Observatory |
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Tennessee |
A private observatory affiliate with the Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga. |
108 | NE |
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Dixon Lomax Memorial Observing Site |
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South Carolina |
Private observing site used by the Clemson Area Amateur Astronomers. Somewhere around Longcreek. |
108 | NE |
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Sassafras Ridge |
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Tennessee |
Actually a point Near Beech Gap overlook located along the Cherohala Skyway close to the border with North Carolina. In Cherokee National Forest. |
108 | NW |
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Cordell-Lorenz Observatory |
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Tennessee |
Observatory of Sewanee: The University of the South. In Sewanee . |
109 | N |
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Bryan College |
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Tennessee |
Bryan College in Dayton. |
109 | W |
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Mt. Laurel Observatory |
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Alabama |
Observatory near Mt. Laurel water treatment plant. |
110 | SE |
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Milledgeville |
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Georgia |
Home of the Georgia College & State University Astronomy club. |
110 | W |
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Irondale |
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Alabama |
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111 | E |
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Lake Hartwell State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Fair Play. |
111 | NW |
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Von Braun Observatory |
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Alabama |
Observatory of the Von Braun Astronomical Society. Located in Monte Sano State Park. |
111 | W |
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Hanceville |
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Alabama |
A town in Cullman county. |
111 | W |
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Nightfall Observatory |
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Alabama |
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113 | NE |
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Wayah Bald |
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North Carolina |
A high-altitude treeless open area, with an observation tower, in the Nantahala National Forest. |
114 | E |
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A.H. Stephens Memorial Park |
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Georgia |
Park near Crawfordville. |
114 | NW |
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Huntsville |
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Alabama |
Home of the Von Braun Astronomical Society. |
116 | NE |
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Mountain Rest Observatory |
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South Carolina |
An observing site,and future observator of the Clemson Area Amateur Astronomers. |
116 | W |
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Birmingham |
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Alabama |
Home of the Birmingham Astronomical Society. |
117 | NE |
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Cape Orion Observatory |
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South Carolina |
A private observatory near Mountain Rest. |
117 | SE |
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Dreamstead Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory of a member of the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society. |
117 | W |
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Vestavia Hills Observatory |
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Alabama |
A private observatory on Shades Mountain in Vestavia Hills. |
118 | E |
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Rogers' Astrophysics Observatory |
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Georgia |
On the Georgia shore of Hartwell Lake. |
118 | NE |
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Oconee State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Mountain Rest. |
118 | W |
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Oak Mountain State Park |
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Alabama |
State park used for public start parties by the Birmingham Astronomical Society. Near Pelham. |
119 | NE |
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Oconee Station State Historic Site |
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South Carolina |
State historic site near Walhalla. |
119 | NE |
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Shaver Recreation Center |
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South Carolina |
AKA Shaver Complex. A Recreation center in Seneca. |
120 | E |
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Sadlers Creek State Park |
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South Carolina |
State park near Anderson. |
120 | NW |
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Skymont Scout Reservation |
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Tennessee |
A scout camp. |
120 | SE |
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The New Freedom Observatory |
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Georgia |
A private observatory in Perry. Observations at site indicate the lightpollution rating has degraded to a solid Bortle 6 if not a low end Bortle 7. |