Distance Km |
Bear -ing |
S p o n s o r e d? |
Chart | Preview color key | Light Pollution | Prov/State | Comments/Links |
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Killarney |
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Ontario |
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10 | NE |
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Killarney Provincial Park Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory at Killarney Provincial park. |
23 | NW |
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Whitefish |
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Ontario |
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37 | NW |
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Espanola |
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Ontario |
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49 | SW |
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Manitoulin Eco Park |
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Ontario |
A commercial park and dark sky preserve. |
60 | NE |
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Burwash |
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Ontario |
An observing site of the Greater Sudbury Amateur Astronomers. |
60 | SW |
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South Baymouth |
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Ontario |
On Manitoulin Island. |
64 | SW |
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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. |
69 | NE |
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Doran Planetarium |
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Ontario |
Planetarium of Laurentian University. |
70 | S |
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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. |
74 | W |
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Gore Bay |
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Ontario |
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75 | NE |
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Sudbury |
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Ontario |
Home of the Greater Sudbury Amateur Astronomers, the Sudbury Astronomy Club, the Ken Odaisky Memorial Observatory The Doran Planetarium of Laurentian University and Science North which is host of public star parties. |
78 | E |
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WBI/Britt |
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Ontario |
A radar station. And site of informal star parties. |
81 | S |
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Tobermory |
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Ontario |
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87 | S |
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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 |
88 | S |
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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. |
94 | S |
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Johnston's Harbour |
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Ontario |
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97 | SE |
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Pte. au Baril |
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Ontario |
On Georgian Bay. |
98 | S |
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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 |
99 | NW |
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Elliot Lake |
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Ontario |
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101 | NW |
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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. |
102 | S |
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Four Elements Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
111 | S |
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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. |
111 | S |
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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. |
111 | S |
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Quetican Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Lion's Head. |
114 | S |
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Ponte di Legno Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Ferndale. |
114 | W |
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Blind River |
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|
Ontario |
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126 | NE |
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Fisher's Paradise |
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Ontario |
A campground used by some members of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
134 | E |
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Dunchurch |
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Ontario |
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134 | SE |
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Parry Sound |
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Ontario |
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135 | E |
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Restoule Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park and home of the Gateway to the Universe star party held by the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
139 | S |
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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. |
139 | S |
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Keppel Henge |
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Ontario |
A solar-system observatory with unusually robust instruments. Located at Keppel Croft Gardens, near the shore of Georgean Bay between Wiarton and Owen Sound. |
140 | S |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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140 | S |
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Wiarton |
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Ontario |
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149 | E |
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Nelsons Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory on Deer Lake near South River. |
155 | NE |
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Marten River Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park and star party site of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
156 | SE |
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Pine Islands |
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Ontario |
In Georgian Bay half way between Parry Sound and Honey Harbour. |
158 | SE |
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Delta Rocky Crest Resort |
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Ontario |
A resort near Mactier. |
159 | NE |
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Curiosity Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
160 | S |
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Allenford Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Allenford. |
162 | E |
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Munro Park |
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Ontario |
A campground near Powassan. Home of the Frozen Banana Star Party. |
162 | E |
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North Bay |
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Ontario |
Home of the North Bay Astronomy Club. |
162 | S |
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Owen Sound |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society. |
163 | SE |
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Chimnissing |
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Ontario |
Centered on the West Beach of Chimnissing. On Christian Island in Georgian Bay. |
167 | E |
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Burk's Falls |
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Ontario |
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171 | NE |
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Herridge Lake |
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Ontario |
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171 | S |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
172 | W |
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Drummond Island Airport |
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Michigan |
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174 | E |
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Sandy Cove |
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Ontario |
At the north-east end of Three Mile Lake. Near Burk Falls. |
174 | SE |
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Lora Bay |
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Ontario |
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177 | SE |
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Taigh nan Reul |
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Ontario |
Scottish Gaelec for "House of Stars". A private observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Port Carling |
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Ontario |
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185 | W |
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Whiskey Bay Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
186 | SE |
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Midland |
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Ontario |
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186 | SE |
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Muskoka District Municipality |
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Ontario |
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187 | SE |
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Carr Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Toronto RASC. Near Collingwood |
187 | SW |
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Maple Ridge Observatory |
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Michigan |
Near Alpena. |
189 | SE |
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UpUp Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory on Hiraeth Island, Lost Channel near Severn Falls. |
190 | N |
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Gogama |
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Ontario |
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190 | SE |
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Sideroad 10D |
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Ontario |
A spot on Sideroad 10D, in Grey county. |
191 | SE |
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Beaver River Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private obsrevatory somewhere in the Grey Highlands. |
192 | E |
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Huntsville |
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Ontario |
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192 | S |
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Dornoch |
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Ontario |
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193 | SE |
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Collingwood |
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Ontario |
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193 | SE |
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve |
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Ontario |
A Dark-Sky Preserve. Near Gravenhurst and Lake Muskoka. |
195 | S |
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Hiddenwell Observatory |
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Ontario |
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195 | SE |
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Black Skies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Waubaushene. |
197 | SE |
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Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area |
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Ontario |
Centered on the trailhead of Tiny Marsh Provincial Wildlife Area. Near Elmvale, in Tiny Township. |
201 | S |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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201 | SE |
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Bracebridge |
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Ontario |
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204 | SE |
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Foxmead Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Coldwater. |
204 | SE |
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Gravenhurst |
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Ontario |
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206 | E |
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Canadian Ecology Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Canadian Ecology Centre. In Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park |
206 | S |
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Durham |
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Ontario |
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206 | S |
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Walkerton |
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Ontario |
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208 | W |
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Hammond Bay Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
210 | E |
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Lake of Bays |
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Ontario |
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210 | S |
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The Glenelg Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Durham. |
212 | E |
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Oxtongue Lake |
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Ontario |
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212 | S |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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214 | SW |
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McKim Alpena County Observation Site |
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Michigan |
A private observing site somewhere around Alpena. |
217 | S |
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Starfest |
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Ontario |
A starparty held near Mount Forest. |
219 | NE |
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Temiskaming Shores |
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Ontario |
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219 | NE |
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Ville-Marie |
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Quebec |
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219 | SE |
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Dundalk |
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Ontario |
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220 | E |
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Mattawa |
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Ontario |
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221 | NE |
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New Liskeard |
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Ontario |
Used by some members of the Association des Astronomes Amateurs Abitibi-Témiscamingue. |
222 | SE |
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Grey Highland Skies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Dundalk. |
223 | SE |
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Orillia |
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Ontario |
Home of the Orillia Stars astronomy club. |
223 | SE |
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Clearing off Thompson Road |
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Ontario |
A clearing off Thompson road off of HYW 118. Private property. Use with permission. |
224 | SW |
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Oscoda |
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Michigan |
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225 | S |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
225 | W |
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Sault Ste. Marie |
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Ontario |
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225 | W |
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Sault Ste Marie |
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Michigan |
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227 | SE |
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Barrie |
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Ontario |
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228 | NE |
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Sunday Creek Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory 30 Minutes west of Englehart. |
228 | W |
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Insel Haus |
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Michigan |
A Bed and Breakfast on Bois Blanc Island. |
229 | SE |
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Pine River Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
A private observatory. |
230 | S |
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Mount Forest |
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Ontario |
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231 | SE |
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Camp Saulaine |
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|
Ontario |
Between Angus and Barrie. |
232 | NE |
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Earlton |
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Ontario |
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232 | S |
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Wingham |
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Ontario |
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233 | W |
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Bois Blanc Island Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory on Bois Blanc Island. |
234 | SE |
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Shelburne |
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Ontario |
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236 | E |
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Mew Lake Campground |
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Ontario |
A campground in Algonquin Provincial Park.Home to the Algonquin Adventure, a star party of the RASC Toronto Centre. |
238 | SE |
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Colbeck Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Colbeck. |
238 | SE |
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Earl Rowe Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park near New Tecumseth. Site of star parties held by the University of Toronto Physics Club (UTMPC) and the U of T Amateur Astronomer's Society (UTAAS). |
240 | SE |
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Alliston |
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Ontario |
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240 | SE |
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Bartole Observing Platform |
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|
Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Cook's Bay. |
240 | SE |
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Innisfil |
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|
Ontario |
A town in Simcoe County. |
240 | SE |
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Lagoon City |
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Ontario |
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240 | W |
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Stellamar Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Montmorency county. |
242 | E |
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Haliburton Forest Observatory |
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Ontario |
An in a privately owned forest. |
242 | SE |
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Willowbrook Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Alliston |
243 | SE |
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Churchill |
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Ontario |
A town south of Barrie. |
245 | SW |
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Tawas |
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Michigan |
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246 | E |
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Rock Lake |
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Ontario |
A campground in Algonquin Provincial Park. |
246 | SE |
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Gambridge Go-Karts |
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Ontario |
A go cart track near Gambebridge Beach. |
248 | S |
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North Perth |
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Ontario |
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250 | S |
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Goderich |
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Ontario |
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251 | SW |
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Port Crescent State Park |
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Michigan |
State park |
252 | SE |
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Island Grove Observatory. |
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Ontario |
Near Keswick on southernmost Lake Simcoe. |
252 | SE |
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R2 Observatory |
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Ontario |
Private observing site of the Phd Astro group. |
252 | SW |
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Dreamy Skies Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory in Mio. |
253 | NW |
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Chapleau |
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Ontario |
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253 | SE |
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ROBOsky.com Wild Flower Ridge Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
An internet-accessible robotic-observatory farm, by ROBOsky.com, located in the Hockley Highlands near Orangeville. |
253 | SW |
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Oak Beach Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
254 | SE |
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Orangeville |
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Ontario |
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254 | SE |
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B. Williams Mem. Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near New Tecumseth. |
254 | W |
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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. |
256 | SE |
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Haliburton County |
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Ontario |
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256 | W |
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Moran |
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Michigan |
About 14 miles north-west of the Mackinac Bridge and St. Ignace. |
258 | E |
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Four Corners Algonquin Observatory |
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Ontario |
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258 | SE |
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Highlands Wilderness Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory in Minden Hills. |
260 | SE |
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Palgrave Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
Site of the EfstonScience Cosmic Connections Observing Sessions. 10km north of Bolton. |
262 | SE |
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Og's Bog |
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Ontario |
A site of the North York Astronomical Association near Schomberg. |
263 | S |
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Conestogo Lake |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Kiitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
265 | SW |
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Warbler's Hideaway Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Lovells. |
266 | E |
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Algonquin Radio Observatory |
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Ontario |
Radio Observatory located in Algonquin Provincial Park. |
266 | N |
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Dana-Jowsey Lakes Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park 35km west of Timmins. |
267 | E |
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Haliburton Scout Reserve |
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Ontario |
A large scout camp centered around Lake Kennabi. |
267 | NE |
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Kirkland Lake |
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Ontario |
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267 | SE |
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Forks of the Credit |
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Ontario |
A provincial park used by the Toronto RASC as a dark-sky site. |
268 | E |
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McCauley Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
268 | S |
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Fergus |
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Ontario |
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268 | SE |
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Mount Albert Lion's Club |
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Ontario |
Near Mount Albert. |
268 | SE |
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Newmarket |
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Ontario |
Home of the York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club. |
269 | S |
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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. |
269 | SE |
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Cold Creek Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
Conservation area used as an observing site by the York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club. |
269 | SE |
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Fenelon Falls |
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Ontario |
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270 | S |
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Monkton Observing Site |
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Ontario |
A spot an the end of Line 58 near the town of Monkton. Used as an observing spot by the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
270 | SE |
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Caledon |
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Ontario |
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271 | SE |
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Bolton |
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Ontario |
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272 | SE |
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Mount Mould Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Gooderham. Also known as MMO. |
273 | W |
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Lawshe Memorial Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory near Bayview. Also covers Harbor Springs and Petroskey. |
274 | E |
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Four Corners Madawaska Observatory |
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Ontario |
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276 | S |
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Delaware Park |
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Michigan |
County park of Sanilac County. |
276 | SE |
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Woodland Trails |
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Ontario |
A scout camp near Aurora. |
278 | N |
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Timmins |
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Ontario |
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278 | NW |
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Montreal River Harbour |
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Ontario |
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279 | S |
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Hackbart Road Hill |
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Ontario |
Also called Cross Hill. A spot on the side of Hackbart Road, 100 meters up from the radio tower. Used by some memebers of the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Center. Near St. Clemens. |
279 | SW |
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Cedar Springs Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private observatory. |
280 | S |
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SkyShed Observatories |
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Ontario |
A manufacturer of observatories |
280 | W |
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Boyne Falls |
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Michigan |
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281 | E |
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Lake St. Peter Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park near Bancroft. |
281 | NW |
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Lake Superior Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Centered on Agawa Bay of the park. |
281 | SE |
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Kawartha Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Lindsay. |
282 | SE |
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Goodwood |
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Ontario |
Near Uxbridge. |
283 | E |
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Driftwood Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park near Stonecliff, west of Deep River. |
284 | S |
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Astrodoc's Doghouse Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Guelph. |
284 | SE |
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Halton Hills |
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Ontario |
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284 | SE |
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Richmond Hill |
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Ontario |
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285 | SE |
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Blue Springs Camp |
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Ontario |
A scout camp near Acton. |
285 | SE |
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Churchill Chimes Equestrian Center |
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Ontario |
Riding school near the Goodwood Conservation Area. |
285 | SE |
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Vaughan |
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Ontario |
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286 | SE |
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Buckhorn Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory near Buckhorn. |
286 | SE |
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David Dunlap Observatory |
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Ontario |
Historic Observatory in Richmond Hill. |
286 | SE |
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Woodbridge |
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Ontario |
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287 | S |
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Guelph |
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Ontario |
Home of the University of Guelph Astronomy Club (possibly out of date). |
289 | SE |
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Brampton BrightSkies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Brampton. |
289 | SE |
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Brampton |
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Ontario |
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289 | SE |
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Port Perry |
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Ontario |
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290 | SE |
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Betelgeuse Bar & Grill |
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Ontario |
P.Mortfield's private observatory. |
290 | SE |
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Minakakis Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
A private observatory near Halton Hills. |
290 | SE |
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Port Perry Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
link |
291 | E |
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Achray Campground |
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Ontario |
Campground in the northeast part of Algonquin Park. |
291 | S |
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Brundish Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Guelph. |
291 | SE |
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Markham |
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Ontario |
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291 | SE |
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York University Observatory |
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Ontario |
AKA Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Observatory, of York University, with public observing. |
291 | W |
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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). |
292 | S |
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Kitchener-Waterloo |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
292 | SW |
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Roscommon |
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Michigan |
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293 | E |
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Silent Lake |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park |
293 | S |
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Stratford |
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Ontario |
Home of the Stratford Astronomy Group. |
293 | SE |
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Anstruther Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private Observatory. |
293 | SW |
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J.S.M. Blue Lake Township Observatory |
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Michigan |
A private obsrevatory. |
294 | S |
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New Hamburg Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
A private observatory. |
295 | SE |
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Ashburn Astronomical Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
In Ashburn. |
295 | SE |
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KW Observatory |
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|
Ontario |
A private obsrevatory near Thornhill. |
295 | SW |
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Outdoor Adventures Saginaw Bay Resort |
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Michigan |
A members-only campsite. |
299 | SE |
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Lloyd Manor Park |
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Ontario |
A park in Etobicoke (west Toronto), used by the the 433rd Toronto Scouts.. |
300 | SE |
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Apsley |
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|
Ontario |
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