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Tobey Memorial Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
2 | SE |
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Elliott-Astronomy Observatory |
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New York |
A public observatory. |
9 | N |
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Eyeline Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Ransomville. |
9 | W |
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Niagara Falls |
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New York |
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11 | E |
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DaVinci Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Lockport. |
11 | W |
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Niagara Falls |
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Ontario |
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13 | S |
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Fort Erie Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Fort Erie. |
13 | S |
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Kellogg Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Buffalo Museum of Science in Buffalo. |
13 | W |
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Firemen's Park |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Niagara Centre for monthly public observing nights. |
14 | S |
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Buffalo |
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New York |
Home of the Buffalo Astronomical Association. |
14 | S |
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Fort Erie |
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Ontario |
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15 | NW |
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Niagara |
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Ontario |
Also known as Niagara-on-the-Lake. Home of the RASC Niagara Centre. |
16 | SW |
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Observatory on the Ridge |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ridgeway. |
19 | SW |
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Blue Braille Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
19 | W |
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St Catharines |
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Ontario |
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20 | W |
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Welland |
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Ontario |
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24 | S |
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Armour Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
24 | SW |
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Port Colborne |
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Ontario |
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25 | NE |
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Marshall Hill Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Medina. |
27 | W |
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Vineland |
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Ontario |
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30 | S |
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Transit Dreams North |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
31 | W |
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Beamsville |
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Ontario |
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31 | W |
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Lincoln |
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Ontario |
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32 | S |
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Kitters Angola Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory affiliated with the Buffalo Astronomical Association and South West Florida Astronomical Society. |
32 | S |
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Orbit Jet Observatory |
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New York |
An observatory near Colden. |
32 | W |
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Niagara Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory of the RASC Niagara Centre. Located at the Chippawa Creek Conservation Area. |
35 | W |
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Weather and Sky Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Grimbsby. |
36 | W |
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GEM 'N I Dobservatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Grimsby. |
39 | SE |
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Beaver Meadow Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Buffalo Astronomical Association. Near North Java. |
43 | E |
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Middlebury Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
44 | W |
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The Blue Marble Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
45 | NW |
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Toronto Islands |
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Ontario |
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46 | E |
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Brockport State Observatory |
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New York |
An observatory on the campus of SUNY Brockport. |
48 | N |
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Scarborough |
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Ontario |
A home of the University of Toronto Scarborough.. |
48 | NW |
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Toronto |
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Ontario |
Home of the Toronto RASC, University of Toronto Atmospheric Observatory (TAO) and the Ontario Science Center. |
49 | NW |
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Oakville |
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Ontario |
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49 | W |
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Burlington |
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Ontario |
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49 | W |
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HAA Dark Sky Site |
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Ontario |
Not a public Site. An observing site of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers (HAA) for members' use. |
50 | E |
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Hamlin Beach State Park |
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New York |
State Park on the south shore of Lake Ontario. |
50 | NW |
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Kendrick Astro Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Toronto. |
50 | NW |
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Mississauga |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Mississauga Centre. Forecast also covers the Riverwood Star Party held by the RASC Mississauga Centre. |
50 | SE |
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Lime Lake |
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New York |
A lake near Machias. |
50 | SW |
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Fredonia Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Fredonia State University of New York. |
50 | W |
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Hamilton |
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Ontario |
Home of the HAA and the RASC Hamilton Centre. |
51 | W |
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Cayuga |
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Ontario |
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52 | N |
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Salvador Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Pickering. |
52 | N |
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Bay Ridges Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private obseratory in Pickering. |
52 | NW |
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Fred's Backyard Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Etobicoke. |
52 | W |
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Haldimand |
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Ontario |
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53 | E |
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Dark Arts Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
53 | N |
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Ajax |
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Ontario |
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53 | N |
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Pickering |
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Ontario |
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53 | NW |
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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.. |
55 | NW |
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KW Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private obsrevatory near Thornhill. |
55 | NW |
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Mount Nemo Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
56 | N |
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Oshawa |
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Ontario |
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56 | N |
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Whitby |
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Ontario |
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57 | N |
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CAMSAT Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Oshawa. |
57 | NW |
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York University Observatory |
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Ontario |
AKA Allan I. Carswell Observatory. Observatory, of York University, with public observing. |
57 | S |
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Ellicottville Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Ellicottville. |
57 | W |
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Hamilton Centre Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Waterdown. Observatory of the Hamilton RASC |
57 | W |
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VSO |
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Ontario |
AKA Very Small Obsrevatory. A private observatory near Ancaster. |
58 | NW |
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Betelgeuse Bar & Grill |
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Ontario |
P.Mortfield's private observatory. |
58 | NW |
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Markham |
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Ontario |
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59 | N |
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Camp Samac |
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Ontario |
A scout camp near Oshawa. |
59 | N |
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Newcastle Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Newcastle. |
59 | NW |
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Milton |
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Ontario |
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59 | SE |
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Starry Knoll |
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New York |
A private observing site. A few miles from Houghton. |
60 | NW |
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Brampton BrightSkies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Brampton. |
60 | NW |
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David Dunlap Observatory |
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Ontario |
Historic Observatory in Richmond Hill. |
60 | NW |
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Woodbridge |
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Ontario |
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61 | N |
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Baetsen Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Orono. |
61 | NW |
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Brampton |
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Ontario |
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61 | NW |
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Vaughan |
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Ontario |
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62 | NW |
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Richmond Hill |
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Ontario |
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63 | E |
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Rochester |
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New York |
Home of the RIT Observatory, the R.I.T. Astronomy Club and the The Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science (ASRAS). |
63 | N |
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Ashburn Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
In Ashburn. |
63 | NW |
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Minakakis Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Halton Hills. |
64 | N |
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DRAACO |
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Ontario |
Durham Region Astronomical Association Centre for Observing. Home of the DRAA. |
65 | N |
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Churchill Chimes Equestrian Center |
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Ontario |
Riding school near the Goodwood Conservation Area. |
66 | N |
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Long Sault Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
A site used by the RASC Toronto centre. North of Bowmanville. |
67 | N |
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Goodwood |
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Ontario |
Near Uxbridge. |
68 | N |
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Woodland Trails |
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Ontario |
A scout camp near Aurora. |
69 | NW |
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Halton Hills |
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Ontario |
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69 | SW |
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Long Point on Lake Chautauqua |
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New York |
A state park on Chautauqua Lake. Used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society (STARS) . |
70 | E |
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The Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy |
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New York |
Home of the Farash Observatory and the Wolk Observatory Rochester Academy of Science. Near Ionia. |
70 | N |
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Port Perry |
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Ontario |
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70 | N |
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Port Perry Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
link |
70 | NE |
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Cobourg |
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Ontario |
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70 | NW |
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Bolton |
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Ontario |
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70 | NW |
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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. |
70 | W |
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Brantford |
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Ontario |
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71 | NW |
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Blue Springs Camp |
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Ontario |
A scout camp near Acton. |
71 | SE |
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Ossian Observatory |
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New York |
A private ovservatory in Ossian. |
71 | W |
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Port Dover |
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Ontario |
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72 | NW |
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Caledon |
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Ontario |
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72 | NW |
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Newmarket |
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Ontario |
Home of the York Simcoe Amateur Astronomers Club. |
72 | S |
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Jamestown |
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New York |
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73 | E |
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Webster Park |
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New York |
A park in Monroe County, NY. |
73 | S |
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M & T Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Olean. |
74 | N |
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Millbrook |
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Ontario |
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74 | NE |
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WhistleStop Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
74 | NW |
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Brundish Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Guelph. |
74 | W |
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CMiller Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Brantford. |
75 | N |
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Mount Albert Lion's Club |
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Ontario |
Near Mount Albert. |
75 | NW |
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Og's Bog |
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Ontario |
A site of the North York Astronomical Association near Schomberg. |
75 | W |
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Simcoe |
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Ontario |
Home of the North Shore Erie Amateur Astronomers. |
76 | NW |
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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. |
76 | NW |
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Guelph |
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Ontario |
Home of the University of Guelph Astronomy Club (possibly out of date). |
76 | S |
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Martz-Kohl Observatory |
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New York |
Near Jamestown. Observatory of the Martz Astronomical Association |
76 | W |
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Cambridge |
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Ontario |
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77 | NW |
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Palgrave Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
Site of the EfstonScience Cosmic Connections Observing Sessions. 10km north of Bolton. |
79 | E |
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C.E.K. Mees Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the University of Rochester. Near Hornell. |
79 | SE |
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Lone Pine Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory |
80 | NW |
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Astrodoc's Doghouse Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Guelph. |
80 | NW |
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B. Williams Mem. Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near New Tecumseth. |
80 | SE |
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Stull Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory at Alfred University. In Alfred. |
80 | W |
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Long Point Observatory |
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Ontario |
A commercial observatory, open to the public. Near Port Dover. |
81 | W |
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Norfolk County |
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Ontario |
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82 | NW |
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R2 Observatory |
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Ontario |
Private observing site of the Phd Astro group. |
82 | NW |
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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. |
84 | N |
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Island Grove Observatory. |
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Ontario |
Near Keswick on southernmost Lake Simcoe. |
84 | NE |
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Lakehenge Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
84 | NW |
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Orangeville |
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Ontario |
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84 | W |
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Delhi (ON) |
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Ontario |
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85 | NE |
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Lorenz Observatory |
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Ontario |
A site of the North York Astronomical Association near Cobourg. |
85 | W |
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Kitchener-Waterloo |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Kitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
85 | W |
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Spring Hill School Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory at the site of a former school. Near Drumbo Blandford-Blenheim. |
86 | NW |
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Fergus |
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Ontario |
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86 | SW |
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Long Point Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park on lake Erie. |
87 | S |
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Warren |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Warren County Amateur Astronomy Club. |
88 | N |
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Kawartha Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Lindsay. |
88 | N |
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Peterborough |
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Ontario |
Home of the Peterborough Astronomical Association |
88 | NE |
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Sandy Flats Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Roseneath. |
88 | NW |
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Churchill |
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Ontario |
A town south of Barrie. |
88 | NW |
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Willowbrook Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Alliston |
89 | E |
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Timerson Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Newark. |
89 | NW |
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Alliston |
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Ontario |
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90 | NW |
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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). |
91 | N |
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Bartole Observing Platform |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Cook's Bay. |
91 | N |
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Innisfil |
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Ontario |
A town in Simcoe County. |
91 | SW |
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Erie |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Mehalso Observatory of Penn State Erie. |
93 | S |
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Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor's Center |
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Pennsylvania |
Visitor Center of a state park. Near Mt Jewett. |
94 | E |
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Highwinds Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Geneseo. |
94 | NE |
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FvH Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Trenton. |
94 | S |
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Port Allegany |
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Pennsylvania |
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95 | E |
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Lyons |
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New York |
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95 | NE |
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Trenton |
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Ontario |
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95 | NW |
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Camp Saulaine |
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Ontario |
Between Angus and Barrie. |
95 | NW |
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Shelburne |
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Ontario |
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95 | W |
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New Hamburg Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
95 | W |
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Tillsonburg |
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Ontario |
Aka Tilsonburg. |
95 | W |
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Woodstock |
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Ontario |
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96 | E |
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Los Gatos B&B |
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New York |
Bed and Breakfast with star parties. In Penn Yan. |
96 | E |
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The Smith Observatory |
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New York |
Historic observatory in Geneva. |
96 | NW |
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Pine River Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
96 | SE |
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Hebron Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory somewhere around Hebron. |
96 | SW |
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Mitchell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
97 | E |
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Richard S. Perkin Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. |
97 | NW |
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Colbeck Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Colbeck. |
97 | W |
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CMOR |
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Ontario |
The Canadian Meteor Orbit Radar. A meteor research station of the University of Western Ontario. Near Tavistock. |
97 | W |
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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. |
98 | N |
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Gambridge Go-Karts |
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Ontario |
A go cart track near Gambebridge Beach. |
99 | NE |
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Campbellford |
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Ontario |
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99 | NE |
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Heartwood Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
99 | NE |
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Quinte West |
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Ontario |
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99 | NE |
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West Lake |
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Ontario |
Forecast also covers Sandbanks Provincial Park. |
99 | NW |
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Barrie |
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Ontario |
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99 | S |
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Hearts Content Scenic Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the Southern Tier Astronomy Recreation Society(S.T.A.R.S). |
99 | SE |
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Gold |
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Pennsylvania |
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100 | N |
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Fenelon Falls |
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Ontario |
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100 | NE |
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Mason Bald Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Frankford. |
101 | NW |
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Conestogo Lake |
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Ontario |
Used by the RASC Kiitchener-Waterloo Centre. |
101 | NW |
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Grey Highland Skies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Dundalk. |
101 | SW |
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Old LeBoeuf Cemetery |
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Pennsylvania |
A site of the Erie County Mobile Observers Group. Near Mill Village. |
102 | N |
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Lagoon City |
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Ontario |
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102 | NE |
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Point Petre |
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Ontario |
A spot at the end of end of Simpson Road used by some RASC Kingston members for Mars observing. |
102 | W |
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Embro Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Embro. |
102 | W |
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Pictor Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ingersoll. |
103 | SW |
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Eureka Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
104 | N |
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Camp Kawartha |
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Ontario |
A non-profit camp for kids and adults. |
104 | W |
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Port Burwell Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial park. |
105 | NE |
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Belleville |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Belleville Centre |
106 | NW |
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Dundalk |
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Ontario |
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106 | SW |
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Edinboro University Planetarium and Observatory. |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory and planetarium of Edinboro University. |
107 | E |
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Finger Lakes Regional Airport |
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New York |
Also covers the north-central portion of the Finger Lakes area. |
107 | NE |
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Picton |
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Ontario |
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107 | SW |
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Evergreen Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Girard Township. |
108 | N |
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Orillia |
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Ontario |
Home of the Orillia Stars astronomy club. |
108 | NE |
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Stirling-Rawdon |
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Ontario |
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108 | SW |
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GCC Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Grove City College |
108 | W |
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Stratford |
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Ontario |
Home of the Stratford Astronomy Group. |
110 | E |
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Fair Haven |
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New York |
A town in Cayuga county. |
110 | NE |
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Fall 'N' Stars |
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Ontario |
A star party held by the Belleville and Kingston RASC centres at Johnson's R.V. PARK. |
112 | NW |
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Mount Forest |
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Ontario |
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112 | SE |
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Cherry Springs State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Coudersport. An state park with "short term stargazing" and is home of the Black Forest Star party and the Cherry Springs Star Party. |
112 | SW |
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Higby Hill Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
112 | W |
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Springwater Conservation Area |
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Ontario |
link |
113 | NE |
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Marmora |
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Ontario |
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113 | W |
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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. |
114 | NW |
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North Perth |
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Ontario |
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115 | NE |
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Ivanhoe Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ivanhoe. |
115 | NE |
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Oak Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
115 | SE |
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Eileen Collins Observatory |
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New York |
An Observatory of Corning Community College. |
116 | N |
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Buckhorn Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory near Buckhorn. |
116 | NW |
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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. |
117 | SW |
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Conneaut |
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Ohio |
Also covers Ashtabula. |
118 | NW |
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Collingwood |
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Ontario |
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118 | NW |
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The Glenelg Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Durham. |
119 | N |
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Anstruther Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private Observatory. |
119 | N |
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Foxmead Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Coldwater. |
119 | N |
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Highlands Wilderness Observatory |
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Ontario |
An observatory in Minden Hills. |
119 | SW |
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"Way The Held Out" Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Conneautville. |
119 | W |
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St. Thomas |
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Ontario |
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120 | NW |
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Starfest |
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Ontario |
A starparty held near Mount Forest. |
120 | SW |
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Meadville |
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Pennsylvania |
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120 | SW |
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Pettis Rd Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
120 | SW |
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Starshine Farm Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Wayne. |
120 | W |
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London |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC London Centre. |
121 | N |
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Apsley |
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Ontario |
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121 | NE |
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Prinyer's Cove |
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Ontario |
In Prince Edward County. |
122 | N |
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Black Skies Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Waubaushene. |
122 | W |
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Hume Cronyn Observatory |
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Ontario |
A observatory run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Western Ontario. |
123 | NE |
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Greater Napanee |
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Ontario |
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123 | NW |
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Beaver River Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private obsrevatory somewhere in the Grey Highlands. |
123 | NW |
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Carr Astronomical Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the Toronto RASC. Near Collingwood |
123 | NW |
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Durham |
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Ontario |
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123 | NW |
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Sideroad 10D |
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Ontario |
A spot on Sideroad 10D, in Grey county. |
123 | S |
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Cooksburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Forecast also covers Cook Forest State Park. |
123 | SE |
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Lead Parachute Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A future private observatory near Wellsboro. |
125 | NW |
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Midland |
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Ontario |
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125 | S |
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Sinnemahoning State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Austin, PA. |
125 | W |
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Purple Crow Lidar Facility |
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Ontario |
Laser radar located at the Environmental Sciences Western Field Station of Western University. |
126 | SE |
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The Knob |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
126 | W |
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SkyShed Observatories |
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Ontario |
A manufacturer of observatories |
127 | N |
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Mount Mould Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Gooderham. Also known as MMO. |
127 | SE |
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Mansfield |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of Mansfield University. |
127 | W |
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Elginfield Observatory |
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Ontario |
Observatory of the University of Western Ontario(UWO). |
128 | E |
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Baltimore Woods Nature Center |
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New York |
Nature Center and site of star parties. |
128 | S |
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The Bruce M. Bedow Memorial Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of the The Oil Region Astronomical Society. Also, home of Astroblast, a star party of ORAS. |
128 | S |
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ORAS Dark-Sky Site |
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Pennsylvania |
Observing site of the Oil Region Astronomical Society (ORAS). |
128 | W |
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Fingal Wildlife Centre |
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Ontario |
FWC is a site used by the London RASC |
128 | W |
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Weymouth Pines Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Middlesex Centre. |
129 | E |
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Ithaca |
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New York |
Home of the Cornell Astronomical Society. Also home of the Clinton B. Ford Observatory of Ithaca College. Forecast also covers the nearby Fuertes and Hartung-Boothroyd observatories of Cornell University. |
129 | N |
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Gravenhurst |
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Ontario |
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129 | NE |
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Oak Hills |
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Ontario |
A private observing site in Popow Ranch |
130 | NW |
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Dornoch |
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Ontario |
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131 | N |
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UpUp Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory on Hiraeth Island, Lost Channel near Severn Falls. |
131 | NW |
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Lora Bay |
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Ontario |
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132 | N |
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Silent Lake |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park |
132 | N |
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Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve |
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Ontario |
A Dark-Sky Preserve. Near Gravenhurst and Lake Muskoka. |
132 | NE |
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Loon Call Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Coe Hill. |
132 | SW |
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Dorset Wilderness Area |
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Ohio |
Wilderness area open to the public. |
133 | N |
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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. |
133 | S |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
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Pennsylvania |
University in Clarion. |
134 | E |
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Liverpool |
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New York |
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134 | NE |
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Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area |
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Ontario |
A public and official dark-sky observing site of Lennox and Addington county. |
134 | NW |
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Wingham |
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Ontario |
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135 | NW |
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Walkerton |
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Ontario |
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136 | N |
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Bracebridge |
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Ontario |
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136 | N |
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Haliburton County |
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Ontario |
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136 | NE |
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Old Hastings Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
137 | E |
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Darling Hill Observatory |
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New York |
Obsevatory of the Syracuse Astronomical Society. Near Tully. |
137 | E |
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Syracuse |
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New York |
Home of the Syracuse Astronomy Society. |
137 | NE |
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Camden Lake |
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Ontario |
A public wildlife area used by the Kingston RASC. |
137 | NW |
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Chimnissing |
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Ontario |
Centered on the West Beach of Chimnissing. On Christian Island in Georgian Bay. |
137 | W |
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G-2 Farms Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
138 | NE |
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Kaladar |
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Ontario |
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138 | NE |
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Starlight Cascade Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Yarker. |
139 | W |
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Strathroy |
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Ontario |
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140 | E |
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Virgil Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory. |
140 | N |
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Taigh nan Reul |
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Ontario |
Scottish Gaelec for "House of Stars". A private observatory. |
140 | SE |
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State Camp |
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Pennsylvania |
A dark sky site called "State Camp" by members of the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Actually Dennison Overlook in Sproul State Forest. |
140 | SW |
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Greenville |
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Pennsylvania |
In Mercer county. Home to the Greenville Area Astronomy Club. |
141 | N |
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Haliburton Scout Reserve |
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Ontario |
A large scout camp centered around Lake Kennabi. |
142 | SE |
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Sayre |
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Pennsylvania |
Also covers Athens and Waverly. |
143 | NE |
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Kingston |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Kingston Centre and The Queen's Observatory of Queen's University. |
143 | S |
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C-Murrinsville |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site in north Butler county. |
143 | SE |
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Mt. Pisgah State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park near West Burlington. |
144 | N |
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Port Carling |
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Ontario |
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144 | S |
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Clearfield |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Clearfield county. |
144 | SW |
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Madison |
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Ohio |
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145 | N |
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Bancroft |
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Ontario |
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145 | NE |
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Arden |
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Ontario |
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145 | NE |
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The Observatory on the Lake |
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Ontario |
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145 | NE |
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Sydenham |
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Ontario |
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145 | NW |
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Owen Sound |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society. |
145 | NW |
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Pine Islands |
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Ontario |
In Georgian Bay half way between Parry Sound and Honey Harbour. |
146 | W |
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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. |
147 | N |
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Muskoka District Municipality |
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Ontario |
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147 | NW |
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Hiddenwell Observatory |
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Ontario |
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147 | SW |
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Grove City College |
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Pennsylvania |
College in Grove city. |
147 | W |
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Big Bend Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory of a member of the RASC London Centre. |
147 | W |
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Rodney |
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Ontario |
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148 | N |
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Haliburton Forest Observatory |
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Ontario |
An in a privately owned forest. |
148 | N |
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Lake of Bays |
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Ontario |
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148 | SW |
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SkyWatch Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private obseratory near Hartsgrove. |
149 | NE |
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Marble Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Cloyne. |
149 | S |
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Punxsutawney |
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Pennsylvania |
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149 | SE |
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Camp Susque Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Camp Susque. Near Trout Run. |
149 | SE |
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Owego |
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New York |
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149 | W |
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Goderich |
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Ontario |
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151 | E |
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Marathon |
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New York |
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151 | W |
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Lambton Shores |
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Ontario |
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152 | NE |
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Otter Lake Scout Camp |
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Ontario |
A scout camp on Otter lake. |
152 | W |
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Port Franks |
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Ontario |
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153 | E |
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Angel Light Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near DeRuyter. |
153 | NW |
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Allenford Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Allenford. |
153 | S |
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Goheenville |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
154 | E |
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The HomCav Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory, near Maine, NY. |
154 | SW |
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Observatory Park |
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Ohio |
Park of the Geauga Park District . Site of astronomical, geological and meteorlogical observatories. Affiliated with the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. In Montville township. |
155 | N |
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Huntsville |
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Ontario |
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155 | N |
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Delta Rocky Crest Resort |
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Ontario |
A resort near Mactier. |
155 | NE |
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Battersea Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory in Battersea. |
155 | NE |
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Dexter |
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New York |
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155 | NW |
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Camp Kintail |
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Ontario |
A public camp used by the RASC Kitchener Centre. |
155 | SW |
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Indian Hill Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society |
155 | SW |
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Westminster College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Westminster College. In New Wilmington |
156 | NE |
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Nirvana |
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Ontario |
Where OAFs go when they have earned enough observing karma. AKA Irvine Lake Airstrip. Near Bon Echo Provincial Park. Note: no cell phone service. |
156 | NW |
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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. |
156 | NW |
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Port Elgin |
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Ontario |
Home of the Bluewater Astronomical Society (formerly the Bruce County Astronomical Society). |
157 | N |
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Oxtongue Lake |
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Ontario |
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157 | NW |
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Kincardine |
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Ontario |
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158 | W |
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Green Ridge Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ridgetown. |
159 | NE |
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North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve |
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Ontario |
Public observing site with concrete pad for telescopes, power, outhouses and parking. Part of the 1000+ acre North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve. |
159 | NE |
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Sharbot Lake |
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Ontario |
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159 | NE |
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Split Rock Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Ardoch. |
159 | NW |
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Point Clark |
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Ontario |
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160 | N |
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Lake St. Peter Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park near Bancroft. |
160 | NE |
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Gananoque |
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Ontario |
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160 | NE |
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Watertown |
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New York |
A town in Jefferson county. |
160 | SE |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
160 | SE |
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High Knob Overlook |
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Pennsylvania |
A site used by the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA)http://www.njaa.org/. This chart also covers Worlds End State Park. |
160 | SW |
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Pittsburgh Space Weather Observation Area |
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Pennsylvania |
A public observation area in Moraine State Park. |
160 | W |
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Rondeau Provincial Park |
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Ontario |
A provincial park on Lake Erie, near Chatham. |
161 | NW |
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Wiarton |
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Ontario |
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161 | S |
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Kittanning |
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Pennsylvania |
A town in Armstrong county. |
162 | NW |
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South Bruce Peninsula |
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Ontario |
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162 | S |
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Mt. Chestnut Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Mount Chestnut near Butler. |
162 | SW |
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation |
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Ohio |
A Lake Metropark and home of the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center. Also site of the Super Star Party. Near Kirtland. |
163 | SE |
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Kopernik Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of the Kopernik Astronomical Society. |
163 | SW |
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Zeppy's Astronomical Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory somewhere around Chardon. |
163 | W |
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Oakdale |
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Ontario |
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164 | NW |
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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. |
164 | SE |
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Solis Lacus Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory in Binghamton. |
164 | SW |
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Eldon Russell Park |
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Ohio |
A county park near Burton. |
165 | NE |
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Westport |
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Ontario |
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165 | SW |
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Eastlake |
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Ohio |
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165 | SW |
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Youngstown |
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Ohio |
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166 | N |
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Parry Sound |
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Ontario |
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166 | S |
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Chateau De Testa Stars |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observing site. |
166 | S |
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IUP Northpointe Regional Campus |
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Pennsylvania |
Campus of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Star party site of main campus astronomy classes. |
166 | S |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
167 | NE |
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Camp Opemikon |
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Ontario |
Centered on the overflow parking lot, accross the road from Scout Camp Opemikon. The parking lot is used as casual observing site from some observers from Ottawa as it doesn't require entry to the camp. |
167 | NE |
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Cygnus Hill Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory near Maberly. |
167 | NE |
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Chickadee Ridge Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
167 | S |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
167 | SE |
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Nutter Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observaory. |
167 | SW |
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Mahoning Valley Cortese Observatory |
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Ohio |
Observatory of the Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society. Near Braceville. |
167 | SW |
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The Top Of The Sky Mini Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory. |
167 | SW |
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Winnerwood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory |
168 | S |
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Prince Gallitzin State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park on Glendale Lake. |
169 | N |
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Rock Lake |
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Ontario |
A campground in Algonquin Provincial Park. |
169 | S |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
169 | SW |
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Hiram College |
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Ohio |
College in Hiram |
170 | E |
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Foggy Bottom Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Colgate University in Hamilton. |
170 | N |
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Four Corners Algonquin Observatory |
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Ontario |
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171 | S |
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Heilwood |
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Pennsylvania |
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172 | N |
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Four Corners Madawaska Observatory |
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Ontario |
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172 | N |
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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. |
172 | NE |
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Charleston Lake |
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Ontario |
Provincial Park |
173 | NE |
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Black Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory between Perth and Westport. |
173 | NE |
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Quadeville Road |
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Ontario |
A spot along Quadeville road near Wolfe. |
173 | SW |
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Canfield |
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Ohio |
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174 | E |
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B & P Myers Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near West Leyden. |
174 | E |
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Norwich |
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New York |
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174 | N |
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McCauley Lake Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
174 | NE |
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Poole's Resort Observatory |
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Ontario |
Site of future private observatory. Named after Pool's Resort Road. Near Mallorytown. |
174 | SE |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
174 | SW |
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Tranquility Gate Observatory |
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Ohio |
A private observatory near North Lima. |
175 | E |
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Peters Observatory |
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New York |
Observatory of Hamilton College. In Clinton. |
175 | N |
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Sandy Cove |
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Ontario |
At the north-east end of Three Mile Lake. Near Burk Falls. |
175 | NE |
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Millsite Lake |
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New York |
Near the Indian River State Wildlife Preserve and the town of Alexandria Bay. |
175 | NE |
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Teeples Hill |
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Ontario |
Private property on Teeple Haley Road. Permission required. |
175 | NE |
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Whippoorwill Hill Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory. |
175 | SW |
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Solon |
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Ohio |
Used by some members of the Chagrin Valley Astonomical Society |
175 | W |
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Chatham |
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Ontario |
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176 | N |
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Barry's Bay |
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Ontario |
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176 | S |
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Mt. Lion Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
AKA Mountain Lion Observatory at Fort Roberdeau historic site. Operated by the Starlight Astronomy Club and the Altoona Area High School. |
177 | E |
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Lewis County Fairgrounds |
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New York |
Fairgrounds near Lowville. |
177 | E |
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Supernova Observatory |
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New York |
A private observatory near Floyd. |
177 | E |
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Waterville Public Libarary |
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New York |
Library in Waterville. A site used by the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (MVAS). |
177 | N |
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Burk's Falls |
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Ontario |
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177 | NE |
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K&P at Clyde Forks |
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Ontario |
A spot along Clyde Forks road where it ends at the K&P trail. |
177 | NW |
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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. |
177 | NW |
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Ponte di Legno Observatory |
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Ontario |
A private observatory somewhere around Ferndale. |
177 | NW |
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Quetican Observatory |
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Ontario |
Near Lion's Head. |
177 | S |
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Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Deer Lakes Park, Russellton. Observatory of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh |
177 | SW |
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Geneva College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Geneva College. Also known as the John Paul Schaefer Memorial Observatory. |
178 | E |
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MVAS Observatory |
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New York |
An observatory of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society |
178 | S |
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Treesdale Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
178 | W |
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Sarnia |
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Ontario |
Home of the RASC Sarnia Centre. |
179 | NE |
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Black Creek Pond |
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Ontario |
A small pond along Black Creek road in Lanark County. |
179 | NE |
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Foymount |
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Ontario |
A site used by the OAOG. |
179 | SE |
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Rickett's Glen State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Ricketts Glen State Park is home of a a Stars-n-Parks public education program. Near Ricketts. |
180 | S |
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Altoona |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Starlight Astronomy Club . |
180 | S |
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Edgewood Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near New Kensington. |
180 | S |
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Kunkle Park |
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Pennsylvania |
Park in Washington(PA) township. |
180 | S |
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StarGlider Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Gibsonia. |
180 | SE |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
180 | SW |
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Brady's Run Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A parkused as a star party site by the Beaver Valley Space Sciences Interest Group . Near Beaver Falls. |