Distance Km |
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S p o n s o r e d? |
Chart | Preview color key | Light Pollution | Prov/State | Comments/Links |
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Annapolis Royal |
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Nova Scotia |
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8 | NW |
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Wharf Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory of members of the RASC Halifax Centre and Minas Astronomy Group. Near Annapolis Royal. |
21 | NE |
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Bridgetown |
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Nova Scotia |
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23 | SW |
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Digby |
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Nova Scotia |
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35 | SW |
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South Range |
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Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Hilgrove, North Range and Amirault's Corners. |
45 | SE |
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Kejimkujik National Park |
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Nova Scotia |
A national park and dark-sky preserve near South Brookfield. |
52 | NE |
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Greenwood |
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Nova Scotia |
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64 | NE |
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Sturk Road Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory in Morristown. |
70 | S |
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Trout Point Lodge |
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Nova Scotia |
A resort with astronomy excursions for guests. |
71 | NW |
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Irving Nature Park |
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New Brunswick |
Park in Saint John and first Urban Sky Park designated by the RASC. Also a meeting place of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
73 | NW |
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Saint John |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Saint John Astronomy Club and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
77 | NW |
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PFO Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Saint John, of a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club. |
77 | SE |
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Bangs Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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84 | NW |
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Quispamsis |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Rothsay and Nauwiqewauk. |
87 | NE |
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Hall's Harbour Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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Brier Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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89 | NE |
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Kentville |
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Nova Scotia |
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89 | NW |
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Westfield |
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New Brunswick |
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89 | S |
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McGill's Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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89 | SE |
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Bridgewater |
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Nova Scotia |
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90 | N |
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Hampton |
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New Brunswick |
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95 | S |
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DeepSkyEye Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory offering deep sky tours. Located near Quinan. Owned by a member of the RASC Halifax centre. |
98 | NE |
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Acadia University |
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Nova Scotia |
University near Wolfville. |
99 | SE |
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Queens |
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|
Nova Scotia |
Forecast also covers Liverpool(NS), Brooklyn(NS), and Milton. |
103 | SE |
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Lunenburg |
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Nova Scotia |
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103 | W |
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Grand Manan Island |
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New Brunswick |
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105 | N |
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Fundy National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National park which has applied for RASC Dark Sky Preserve status. |
105 | NE |
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Alma |
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New Brunswick |
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105 | SE |
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Port Mouton Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Port Mouton. |
107 | SE |
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Western Head |
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Nova Scotia |
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108 | S |
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Argyle |
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Nova Scotia |
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109 | N |
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Sussex |
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New Brunswick |
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110 | NE |
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Blomidon Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park |
110 | S |
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The Islands Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park near Shelburne. |
111 | E |
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Elentirmo Observatory |
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|
Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
111 | SW |
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Yarmouth |
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Nova Scotia |
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113 | E |
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Windsor |
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Nova Scotia |
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118 | N |
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Cambridge Narrows |
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New Brunswick |
Near Motts Wharf. |
118 | W |
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Eastport |
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Maine |
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119 | E |
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St. Croix Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the RASC Halifax Centre. Forecast also covers the nearby Nova East star party. |
119 | NE |
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Parrsboro |
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Nova Scotia |
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120 | E |
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Captains Way |
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Nova Scotia |
A turn-around at the end of Captain's Way, a road near Porter Cove. |
125 | W |
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St. Andrews |
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New Brunswick |
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126 | E |
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Smiley's Provincial Park |
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Nova Scotia |
Provincial park and home of the Nova East Star Party. |
129 | E |
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Wrights Lake Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
131 | W |
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Sawyer Observatory |
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Maine |
An observatory of the Downeast Amateur Astronomers "Americas most easterly observatory" in Pembroke, Maine. |
132 | S |
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Eel Bay Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
134 | E |
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Abbey Ridge Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory. |
135 | NW |
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Upper Gagetown |
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New Brunswick |
Forecast also covers Grand Lake Meadow, Coytown, and Hersey Corner. |
141 | NE |
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Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park. |
144 | NW |
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Oromocto |
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New Brunswick |
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144 | S |
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Barrington |
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Nova Scotia |
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145 | NE |
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Economy |
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Nova Scotia |
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146 | W |
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Calais |
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Maine |
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147 | W |
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Saint Stephen |
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New Brunswick |
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148 | E |
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Courthouse Hill |
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Nova Scotia |
A spot on Courthouse Hill road. Near Gore, NS. |
148 | N |
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Gower Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory in Cumberland Bay. |
148 | N |
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Williams Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory |
152 | E |
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Halifax |
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Nova Scotia |
Home of the RASC Halifax Centre and the Burke-Gaffney Observatory. |
154 | W |
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Machias |
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Maine |
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155 | E |
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Maple-Brook Observatory |
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Nova Scotia |
A private observatory near Oakfield. |
157 | NE |
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Amherst |
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Nova Scotia |
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157 | NE |
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Sackville |
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New Brunswick |
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160 | N |
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Moncton |
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|
New Brunswick |
A meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
160 | NW |
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Hanwell |
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New Brunswick |
An observing site of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
161 | N |
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Chipman |
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New Brunswick |
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162 | NW |
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Fredericton |
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New Brunswick |
Home of the Fredericton Astronomy Club, the The Brydone Jack Observatory of the University of New Brunswick, the Brydone Jack Astronomy Club, and a meeting place of the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
166 | W |
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Jonesport |
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Maine |
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173 | NW |
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Mactaquac Provincial Park |
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New Brunswick |
Provincial park used for star parties held by the RASC New Brunswick Centre. |
181 | NE |
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Shediac |
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New Brunswick |
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183 | NE |
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Port Elgin |
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New Brunswick |
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183 | NW |
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Birdton |
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New Brunswick |
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184 | N |
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Shediac River Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
185 | E |
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Musquodoboit Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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187 | NE |
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Truro |
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Nova Scotia |
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188 | NE |
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Doghouse Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near Shemogue. |
199 | NE |
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Wallace |
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Nova Scotia |
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202 | N |
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Bouctouche |
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New Brunswick |
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205 | NE |
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Tatamagouche |
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Nova Scotia |
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209 | W |
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Flanders Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory in East Sullivan. |
211 | W |
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Getchell Mountain |
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Maine |
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217 | W |
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Bar Harbor |
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Maine |
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219 | W |
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Cadillac Mountain Summit |
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Maine |
The end of Cadillac Mountain Summit Path on top of Cadillac Mountain. In Acadia National Park and near Bar Harbor. |
223 | N |
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Woodpecker Lodge Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory. |
224 | NW |
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Woodstock |
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New Brunswick |
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226 | N |
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AJP Observatory |
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New Brunswick |
A private observatory near West Collette. |
226 | W |
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Lamoine Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
227 | NE |
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Summerside |
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Prince Edward Island |
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227 | NE |
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West Point(PE) |
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Prince Edward Island |
Site of the Cedar Dune Provincial Park. |
228 | W |
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Seawall Campground |
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Maine |
Campground near Southwest Harbor. |
229 | W |
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Post Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Trenton. |
230 | NE |
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Maple Plains |
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Prince Edward Island |
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230 | NE |
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Slemon Park |
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Prince Edward Island |
Near Summerside, which is home of the Athena Community Astronomy Club. |
234 | N |
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Kouchibouguac National Park |
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New Brunswick |
National Park and dark sky preserve. |
235 | E |
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Sheet Harbour |
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Nova Scotia |
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237 | E |
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Liscomb Game Sanctuary |
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Nova Scotia |
Link |
238 | NW |
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Houlton |
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Maine |
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240 | E |
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Malay Falls |
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Nova Scotia |
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245 | NE |
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New Glasgow |
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Nova Scotia |
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246 | W |
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Salt Pond Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Blue Hill. |
246 | W |
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Brooklin Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory. |
247 | NE |
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Caribou |
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Nova Scotia |
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249 | N |
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Miramichi City (Newcastle) |
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New Brunswick |
Located at the former town of Newcastle, and includes Chatham, Loggieville, Douglastown and, Nelson. |
249 | NE |
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Charlottetown |
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Prince Edward Island |
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249 | W |
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Maynard F. Jordan Observatory |
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Maine |
Observatory of the University of Maine. In Orono. |
251 | E |
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Beaver Island |
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Nova Scotia |
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256 | N |
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Miramichi (Bay du Vin) |
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New Brunswick |
The town originaly named Mirimachi near the shore of Bay du Vin. Not to be confused with Mirimachi City which was formerly Newcastle. |
256 | NE |
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Alberton |
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Prince Edward Island |
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256 | NE |
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Cavendish |
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Prince Edward Island |
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257 | NE |
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Terrarouge Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
In the Belle River area. |
258 | W |
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Bangor |
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Maine |
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260 | W |
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Bucksport |
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Maine |
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265 | NE |
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Winter Bay Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
A private observatory. |
265 | W |
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Cape Jellison |
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Maine |
In Penboscot bay. Some members of the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers observe in the area. |
270 | NW |
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Millinocket |
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Maine |
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271 | NE |
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Tignish |
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Prince Edward Island |
|
271 | W |
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Nealey's Corner |
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|
Maine |
A site of the Penobscot Valley Stargazers |
277 | NW |
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Sandbank Stream Campground |
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|
Maine |
Campground in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (an International Dark Sky Park). The campground is a stargazing site. |
279 | NE |
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Poverty Beach Observatory |
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Prince Edward Island |
A private observatory. |
281 | NW |
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Katahdin Loop Road Overlook |
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Maine |
Overlook on Loop Road in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument International Dark Sky Park). Site of the Stars Over Katahdin star party held by the Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters. |
283 | NE |
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North Cape |
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|
Prince Edward Island |
Centered on the parking lot of the North Cape hiking trail. |
284 | W |
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Galaxy Quest Observatory |
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|
Maine |
Observatory and star party site of the Central Maine Astronomical Society. Near Lincolnville. |
288 | W |
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Camden |
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|
Maine |
|
290 | NW |
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Presque Isle |
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|
Maine |
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291 | E |
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Port Hilford |
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Nova Scotia |
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292 | E |
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St. F.X. Observatory |
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|
Nova Scotia |
Observatory of the Physics Department of St. Francis Xavier University. Near Antigonish. |
293 | E |
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Antigonish |
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Nova Scotia |
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295 | NE |
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Saint Peters Bay |
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Prince Edward Island |
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296 | W |
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Dover-Foxcroft |
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Maine |
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296 | W |
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Halfmoon Stream Observatory |
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Maine |
A private observatory near Knox. |