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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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9 | W |
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Higgins Lake |
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Michigan |
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16 | SW |
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Houghton Lake Observatory Site |
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Michigan |
Site of future private observatory. Near Houghton Lake. |
18 | NE |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
25 | NE |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
29 | NW |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
29 | W |
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Strawberry Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Taffeltown. |
35 | S |
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Harrison |
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Michigan |
A town in Clare county. |
35 | SE |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
37 | NW |
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Dobie North Observing Field |
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Michigan |
A private observing site. |
37 | S |
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River Valley RV Park |
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Michigan |
Home of the Great Lakes Star Gaze. Near Gladwin. |
42 | SW |
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Berry Lake |
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Michigan |
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45 | N |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
47 | NW |
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Engle Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Yuba. |
48 | NE |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
49 | N |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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49 | NW |
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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). |
50 | SE |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
52 | W |
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BoonHill Observatory |
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Michigan |
link |
52 | W |
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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. |
54 | W |
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Traverse City |
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Michigan |
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55 | NW |
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Torch Lake Township |
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Michigan |
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56 | E |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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56 | SW |
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Apple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Le Roy township. |
61 | NW |
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EyeScope Star Shack |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
62 | E |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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63 | S |
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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). |
64 | N |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
64 | NW |
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Hahnenberg Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lake Leelanau. |
64 | S |
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Brooks Astronomical Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Central Michigan University. In Mt. Pleasant. |
66 | NE |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
67 | NW |
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Four Winds Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
67 | W |
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Northhills Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Thompsonville. |
68 | NW |
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Cathead Bay |
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Michigan |
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71 | SE |
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Delta College Planetarium |
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Michigan |
Planetarium of Delta College in Bay City. |
71 | SW |
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Big Rapids |
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Michigan |
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72 | SW |
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Canadian Lakes |
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Michigan |
A town and lake in MI. |
73 | N |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
74 | 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. |
75 | W |
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North Wind Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
77 | W |
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Platte River Campground |
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Michigan |
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79 | W |
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RedShift Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory of a member of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society. |
81 | SE |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
81 | SE |
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Saginaw |
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Michigan |
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82 | W |
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Onekama-DS-Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Onekama. |
83 | SE |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
85 | N |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
87 | N |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
87 | SW |
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Allen Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
89 | 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. |
93 | NW |
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Beaver Island |
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Michigan |
An island in lake Michigan. |
93 | SE |
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Vassar |
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Michigan |
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94 | 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. |
97 | S |
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Greenville |
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Michigan |
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99 | SE |
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Beckstrom Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Deford. |
100 | W |
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Big Sable Point |
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Michigan |
In Ludington State Park. |
101 | SW |
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Bass Lake |
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Michigan |
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104 | N |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
106 | S |
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Flushing Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Flushing. |
106 | SW |
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Rockford |
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Michigan |
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111 | SE |
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Longway Planetarium |
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Michigan |
A planetarium in Flint. |
111 | SW |
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Muskegon Astronomical Society |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the MAS |
112 | N |
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Drummond Island Airport |
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Michigan |
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113 | SW |
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Little Point Sable |
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Michigan |
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115 | N |
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Whiskey Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
116 | SE |
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Delaware Park |
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Michigan |
County park of Sanilac County. |
117 | S |
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James C. Veen Observatory |
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Michigan |
Home of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association. |
117 | 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. |
118 | SE |
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Lamoria Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sandusky. |
119 | SW |
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Grand Rapids |
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Michigan |
in Kent county |
120 | SW |
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Muskegon |
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Michigan |
A town in Muskegon county. |
121 | S |
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Dunham Hill Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mulliken. |
122 | S |
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Lansing |
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Michigan |
A town in Ingham county. |
124 | S |
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MSU Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Michigan State University in East Lansing. |
125 | SW |
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Allendale |
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Michigan |
In Ottawa county. Home of Grand Valley State University. |
125 | SW |
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Hawk's Hollow Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory in Jenison. |
126 | S |
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Cohoctah Nightcrawler Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Cohoctah. |
126 | S |
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Fenton |
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Michigan |
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128 | NW |
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Newport State Park |
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Wisconsin |
State park on Newport Bay of lake Michigan. |
128 | S |
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Fox Park Public Observatory |
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Michigan |
A public observatory in Fox Memorial Park, Potterville. |
128 | SE |
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Heavens View Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ortonville. |
128 | SE |
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Star Hoppers Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory of Star Hoppers amateur astronomy group. Near Holly. |
128 | SW |
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Grand Haven |
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Michigan |
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129 | NW |
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Washington Island |
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Wisconsin |
An island in Lake Michigan. |
129 | SE |
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Seven Ponds |
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Michigan |
Home of the Seven Ponds Astronomy Club. Near Dryden. |
130 | SE |
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Blue Moon Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mussey. |
131 | S |
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Northern Cross Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory near Fenton. |
133 | S |
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Hogsback Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Mason, MI. |
134 | NW |
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Helmer Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Helmer. |
134 | SW |
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Hemlock Crossings Park |
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Michigan |
A park used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association (SAAA). |
135 | S |
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Irvington Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Howell. |
136 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Almont. |
136 | W |
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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. |
137 | SE |
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Addison Oaks Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Oakland County Astronomy Club in Addison Oaks county park. |
138 | S |
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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. |
138 | SE |
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Black River Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Port Huron. |
138 | SE |
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Kenockee Observatory |
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Michigan |
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139 | N |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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139 | N |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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140 | SE |
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McMath-Hulbert Observatory |
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Michigan |
An observatory with public events. Near Lake Angelus. |
141 | NE |
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Blind River |
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Ontario |
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143 | NE |
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Gore Bay |
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Ontario |
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143 | S |
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Beman Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of Olivet College in Olivet. |
144 | E |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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144 | S |
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FAAC Observing Site |
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Michigan |
Private observing site of the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club. |
145 | S |
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Ore Lake Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Ore Lake. |
145 | SE |
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My-Spot Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near West Bloomfield. |
145 | SE |
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Washington(MI) |
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Michigan |
A town in Macomb county. |
146 | NE |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
146 | S |
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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. |
146 | SE |
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Rochester Hills |
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Michigan |
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146 | SE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of The Warren Astronomical Society. Located at Wolcott Mill Metropark. |
147 | E |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
147 | NW |
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Frog Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Escanaba. |
148 | E |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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148 | 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. |
149 | S |
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Peach Mountain Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Near Dexter. |
149 | SE |
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Cranbrook Institute of Science |
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Michigan |
Museum of natural history with public observing. In Bloomfield Hills. |
149 | 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. |
150 | 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). |
151 | 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. |
151 | NE |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
152 | S |
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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. |
152 | S |
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Sycamore Stars Observatory |
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Michigan |
A privately owned observatory dedicated to public remote use. Near Otsego. |
152 | SE |
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New Haven |
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Michigan |
In Macomb county. |
152 | SE |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
152 | SE |
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Visual Reconstructions Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Sterling Heights. |
153 | E |
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Goderich |
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Ontario |
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153 | E |
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Tobermory |
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Ontario |
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153 | S |
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Battle Creek |
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Michigan |
A town in Calhoun county. |
153 | S |
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Dobie Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Jackson. |
154 | W |
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Manitowoc |
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Wisconsin |
A town in Manitowoc county. |
155 | E |
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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 |
155 | SW |
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Vivekananda Monastery |
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Michigan |
A site used by the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association in Ganges. |
156 | E |
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Johnston's Harbour |
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Ontario |
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156 | S |
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Jackson |
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Michigan |
Home of the Amateur Astronomers of Jackson . and the Peter F. Hurst Planetarium . |
157 | E |
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Four Elements Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
157 | S |
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Plymouth Digital Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Plymouth. |
158 | E |
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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. |
158 | E |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
158 | SE |
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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. |
158 | SW |
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Astro Hut |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Holland. |
160 | 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. |
160 | S |
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Kalamazoo |
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Michigan |
Home of the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society and Owl Observatory. |
160 | SE |
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Livonia |
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Michigan |
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161 | E |
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Hiddenwell Observatory |
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Ontario |
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161 | NE |
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Elliot Lake |
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Ontario |
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161 | 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. |
161 | SE |
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Port Franks |
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Ontario |
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162 | E |
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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 |
162 | SE |
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Lambton Shores |
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Ontario |
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163 | NE |
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ELAC-Stanleigh |
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Ontario |
A site of the Elliot Lake Astronomy Club. A few km north of Elliot Lake. |
163 | SE |
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St. Clair Shores |
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Michigan |
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164 | E |
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Ponte di Legno Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Ferndale. |
164 | S |
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Seven Sisters Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Manchester. |
164 | S |
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Applewood Absurditory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory, at least in spirit, near Ypsilanti. |
164 | S |
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Ypsilanti |
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Michigan |
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165 | E |
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Cabot Head |
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Ontario |
Chart is centered on the site of the Bruce Peninsula Star Party, aka StarFeast, but also covers the Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve Park and Bruce Peninsula National Park which is a dark sky preserve. In the Bruce penninsula. |
165 | NW |
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Lookum Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Munising in the U.P. |
165 | NW |
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Revall's Coyote Creek Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
165 | 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. |
165 | SE |
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UM-Dearborn Observatory |
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Michigan |
Observatory of the Dearborn Campus of the University of Michigan. |
165 | 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. |
166 | 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. |
166 | S |
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Portage (MI) |
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Michigan |
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166 | W |
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Pigeon Lake Observatory |
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Wisconsin |
A private observatory. |
168 | E |
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Allenford Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Allenford. |
168 | E |
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Lion's Head Dark Sky Viewing Platform |
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Ontario |
A deck at Lion's head Marina in the town of Lion's Head. Site of public astronomy events. |
168 | E |
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Quetican Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Lion's Head. |
168 | E |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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168 | E |
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Wingham |
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Ontario |
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168 | SW |
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South Haven Pier |
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Michigan |
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169 | SE |
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Detroit |
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Michigan |
Home of the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium at the Detroit Science Center. |
169 | W |
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Green Bay |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Neville Public Museum Astronomical Society. |
171 | E |
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Wiarton |
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Ontario |
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171 | 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. |
172 | E |
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Walkerton |
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Ontario |
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173 | W |
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Coleman |
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Wisconsin |
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174 | S |
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Al Meyers Airport |
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Michigan |
Airport just outside of Tecumseh. |
174 | SE |
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Windsor |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Windsor Centre. |
174 | W |
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Harrington Beach State Park |
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Wisconsin |
A site used by the Northern Cross Science Foundation. |
176 | SE |
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G-2 Farms Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
176 | W |
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Plymouth |
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Wisconsin |
Home of the Plymouth Stargazers. |
177 | SE |
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Oakdale |
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Ontario |
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178 | NE |
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Whitefish |
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Ontario |
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178 | SE |
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SkyShed Observatories |
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Ontario |
A manufacturer of observatories |
180 | E |
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Owen Sound |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society. |
180 | NW |
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Dave's Falls County Park |
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Wisconsin |
A park near Amberg. |