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Kennewick-Pasco-Richland |
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Washington |
Covering the Tri-Cities area 15 miles around Kennewick. |
2 | N |
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Robert and Elisabeth Moore Observatory |
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Washington |
Aka REMO. Observatory at Columbia Basin College. |
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Voice Observing Site |
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Washington |
A private observing site. |
17 | N |
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Sagebrush Skies Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory in Eltoia. |
19 | SE |
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PNRO |
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Washington |
The Pacific Northwest Regional Observatory. A private observatory run by The Alliance for the Advancement of Science Through Astronomy (AASTA). |
21 | NW |
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LIGO Hanford Observatory |
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Washington |
A gavitational-wave observatory not normally subject to the vagaries of weather. Near Richland. |
22 | S |
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Umatilla |
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Oregon |
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27 | W |
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Horse Heaven Observatory |
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Washington |
AKA H2O Observatory. A private observatory near The Horse Heaven Hills. |
39 | E |
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Walla Walla |
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Washington |
Home of Whitman College and not far from Whitman College's Bracher Observatory. |
41 | SE |
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Pendleton |
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Oregon |
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53 | NE |
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Palouse Falls Star Party |
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Washington |
Public starparty held buy the Palouse Astronomical Society at Palouse Falls State Park. |
58 | W |
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Bickleton |
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Washington |
A town in Klickitat county. |
59 | N |
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Merk Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory 11km SE of Moses Lake. |
63 | S |
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Heppner |
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Oregon |
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67 | N |
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Big Bend Community College |
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Washington |
college in Moses Lake. |
71 | NW |
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Yakima |
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Washington |
Home of the Yakima Valley Astronomy Club. |
71 | SE |
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Palmer Junction |
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Oregon |
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74 | SE |
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Elgin |
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Oregon |
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76 | W |
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Goldendale Sky Village |
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Washington |
In Klickitat County. |
78 | W |
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Klickitat County Star Party |
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Washington |
Star party.Also site of other observing events including the NWRAL Annual Star Party. |
79 | NE |
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Escure Ranch |
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Washington |
Centered on the parking lot of the Escure Ranch Trailhead. Public land owned by the BLM. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
79 | S |
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Blue Mountain Star Party |
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Oregon |
Used by the Tri-City Astronomy Club of Southeastern Washington. |
82 | SW |
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Klondike |
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Oregon |
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85 | W |
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Goldendale Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of Goldendale Observatory State Park. Near Goldendale. |
86 | NW |
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Central Washington University Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of Central Washington University and site of star parites held by the CWU Astronomy Club. In Ellensburg. |
91 | NW |
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Manastash Ridge Observatory |
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Washington |
An observatory of the University of Washington. |
92 | N |
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Rimrock Meadows |
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Washington |
A campground near Waterville and Ephrata. |
92 | W |
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Pixie Land |
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Washington |
A private observing site. |
93 | SE |
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Union |
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Oregon |
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96 | N |
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Camp Delany |
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Washington |
A campground in the Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park. Home of the Olympic Astronomical Society (OAS) Camp Delany Star Party. |
96 | S |
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Ritter Butte |
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Oregon |
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98 | NE |
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Fishtrap |
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Washington |
A site used by the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
99 | N |
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Stage Line Ranch |
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Washington |
A private ranch with camping. |
99 | NW |
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Table Mountain |
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Washington |
Home of the Table Mountain Star Party. Near Ellensburg. |
99 | SW |
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Fossil |
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Oregon |
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100 | NW |
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Wenatchee |
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Washington |
Close to an observing site of the Camassia Group. |
100 | NW |
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Digital-SF Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory. |
101 | E |
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The Jewett Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of Washington State University. With public events cosponsored by the Palouse Astronomical Society. Near Pullman. Forecast also covers Moscow, Idaho. |
101 | S |
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Spray |
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Oregon |
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102 | E |
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Bald Butte Observing Site |
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Idaho |
Private property. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
102 | E |
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Lewiston |
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Idaho |
Home of the LCSC-Moser Observatory of the Lewis-Clark State College. |
102 | W |
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High Prairie |
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Washington |
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103 | W |
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Horsethief Lake State Park |
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Washington |
State park near The Dalles. |
104 | NE |
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Steptoe Butte State Park |
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Washington |
State park. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society and the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
104 | W |
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Beggars Canyon |
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Washington |
A private site. |
106 | E |
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UI Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of the University of Idaho. With pubic events cosponsored by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
106 | NW |
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Tanaeum Ridge and Peoh Point |
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Washington |
Peoh Point is home of the Boeing Employees Astronomical Society star party. Near Cle Elum. |
107 | SW |
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The Dalles |
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Oregon |
A town in Wasco county. |
108 | SW |
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Observatory of The Dalles |
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Oregon |
A private observatory near The Dalles. |
109 | SE |
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Joseph |
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Oregon |
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109 | SW |
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Hancock Field Station |
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Oregon |
A science camp operated by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Used as an observing site by the Rose City Astronomers. |
110 | NW |
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Camas Meadows Lodge |
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Washington |
A lodge in the Camas Land south-west of Cashmere. |
110 | W |
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Shangri-La Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Lyle. |
111 | SE |
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Sumpter |
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Oregon |
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112 | SW |
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SkyWatcher Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory. |
116 | NW |
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Wild Rose Ridge Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory somewhere in the area of Cashmere. |
116 | W |
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Trout Lake |
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Washington |
A town in Klickitat county. |
118 | SE |
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Baker City |
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Oregon |
Home of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. |
118 | W |
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White Salmon |
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Washington |
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119 | SW |
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Antelope |
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Oregon |
A town in Wasco county. |
119 | SW |
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Skyline Rd |
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Oregon |
A spot on Skyline road near Obrist road, south-west of the Dalles. |
120 | N |
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Chelan |
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Washington |
A town by Chelan by Lake Chelan in Chelan county. |
121 | W |
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Hood River |
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Oregon |
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122 | N |
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Blazing Star Observatory |
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Washington |
AKA BSO. Site of future private observatory. |
122 | S |
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Dayville School |
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Oregon |
School in Dayville. |
124 | S |
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Mt Vernon (OR) |
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Oregon |
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124 | SW |
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Mitchell School |
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Oregon |
School in Mitchell. |
126 | NE |
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Indian Prairie Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory somewhere west of Spokane. |
126 | NW |
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Sunrise Point |
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Washington |
An observing site used by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. In Mount Rainier National Park. |
126 | SW |
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Wapinita Airstrip |
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Oregon |
Private property used by the Rose City Astronomers. |
127 | NE |
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Starr Butte |
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Washington |
A site used by the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
128 | NE |
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Spokane |
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Washington |
Home of the Spokane Astronomical Society. |
130 | SW |
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Lookout Mountain |
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Oregon |
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133 | N |
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Brewster |
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Washington |
A town in Okanogan county. Forecast covers the area of central Lake Pateros. |
133 | S |
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Cottonwood Pit Campground |
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Oregon |
A campground in the Ochoco National Forest. |
134 | NW |
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Keechelus Lake |
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Washington |
A point on the north-west shore of Keechelus Lake. Near the east side of Snoqualmie Pass. |
134 | W |
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McClellan Overlook |
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Washington |
A lookout on Curly Creek Road. |
135 | NW |
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Lake Wenatchee |
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Washington |
Covers the shores of the lake, including Lake Wenatchee State Park. |
135 | SW |
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Kah-Nee-Ta Resort |
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Oregon |
A resort on land of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Used by members of the Rose City Astronomers |
136 | S |
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Table Rock |
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Oregon |
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137 | N |
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Southwest Corner Mountain |
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Washington |
A private observing site somewhere around Brewster. |
137 | W |
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Stevenson |
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Washington |
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138 | SW |
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White River Canyon |
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Oregon |
An observing site on the south side of Mt. Hood used by the Rose City Astronomers. |
139 | W |
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Lost Lake |
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Oregon |
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140 | N |
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Skywalker Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory somewhere around Roosevelt Lake. |
140 | SE |
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Heaven's Gate |
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Idaho |
A trailhead and viewpoint. Used by the Palouse Astronomical Society. |
142 | S |
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Oregon Star Party |
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Oregon |
A star party held at Indian Trail Spring in the Ochoco National Forest. |
143 | NE |
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Deer Park |
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Washington |
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143 | S |
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Logan Valley Star Party |
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Oregon |
Star Party held adjacent to the Big Creek Campground. |
145 | SW |
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Juniper Hills Park |
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Oregon |
City park in Madras. |
147 | NE |
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Northstar Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory near Post Falls. |
147 | W |
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Mount Saint Helens |
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Washington |
Centered on the non-astronomical Johnston Ridge Observatory. |
150 | N |
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Observe the Heavens Astronomy Camp |
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Washington |
A site of an observing program of The Astronomical League. Near Inchelium |
150 | NE |
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Coeur d'Alene |
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Idaho |
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150 | NW |
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Rattlesnake Lake |
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Washington |
An observing site of the Seattle Astronomical Society. Near Cedar Falls. |
152 | NW |
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Buckley |
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Washington |
Home of Torus Observatory (IAU 653). Forecast also covers Enumclaw and Bonney lake. |
153 | NE |
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Rathdrum |
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Idaho |
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155 | N |
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Twisp |
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Washington |
A town in Okanogan county. |
156 | NE |
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Rimrock Observatory |
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Idaho |
A private observatory. |
156 | NW |
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Snoqualmie Point Park |
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Washington |
City Park adjacent to the Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead. Used by the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society and the Seattle Astronomical Society. |
156 | SW |
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The Cove Palisades State Park |
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Oregon |
State Park. |
156 | SW |
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Prineville |
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Oregon |
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156 | W |
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Eatonville Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Eatonville. |
156 | W |
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Rooster Rock State Park |
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Oregon |
Oregon State Park near Portland, Oregon, used for occasional star parties by Rose City Astronomers and OMSI. |
157 | SE |
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Brogan |
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Oregon |
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157 | W |
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Rawson Quarry |
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Washington |
Former quarry, now on public DNR land. Used by target shooters and rockhounds in the daytime and by some astronomers at night. Parking requires a Discover pass. |
158 | W |
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Mt. Norway Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory of a member of the Southwest Washington Stargazers. Near Washougal. |
160 | NW |
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Maple Valley Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory in Maple Valley. |
160 | W |
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Starry Hill Observatory |
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Washington |
An educational observatory and planetarium under construction in South Pierce County. |
161 | NE |
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Casa Becca del Norte Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory. |
161 | NE |
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Spirit Lake |
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Idaho |
A town, and a lake, in Kootenai county. |
161 | NW |
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Crest Airpark Astro-Shack |
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Washington |
A private observatory of a member of the Eastside Astronomical Society. |
161 | W |
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Graham |
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Washington |
Used as an observing site by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. |
162 | NE |
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Spring Ridge Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory. |
163 | NW |
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Ursae Majoris Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Auburn |
164 | N |
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Conconully |
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Washington |
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164 | N |
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Winthrop |
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Washington |
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164 | NW |
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Carnation |
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Washington |
A town in King county. |
164 | NW |
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Issaquah |
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Washington |
A town in King county. Forecast also covers Squak Mountain State Park, West Tiger Mountain and Cougar Mountain |
164 | SW |
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Prineville Reservoir State Park |
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Oregon |
State park near Prineville . |
164 | SW |
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Powell Butte |
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Oregon |
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165 | NW |
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Auburn |
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Washington |
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165 | SE |
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Cambridge |
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Idaho |
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165 | W |
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Shepherds Lair Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private Observatory near Estacada. |
166 | W |
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Ariel |
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Washington |
A town in Cowlitz county. Home of Yale Elementary School. |
166 | W |
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Battle Ground |
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Washington |
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167 | SW |
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Redmond |
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Oregon |
Home of the Central Oregon Astronomical Society. |
168 | W |
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Milo McIver State Park |
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Oregon |
Oregon State Park located near Estacada, Oregon, used for occasional star parties by the Rose City Astronomers and OMSI. |
169 | W |
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Lake Lawrence |
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Washington |
Near Yelm. |
169 | W |
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McMurtrey Site |
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Washington |
A private observing site. |
170 | N |
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Colville Flats |
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Washington |
A spot on the shore of Franklin Roosevelt Lake near Kettle Falls. |
170 | NW |
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New Astronomy Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Duvall. |
170 | NW |
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The W.M. Keck Observatory at Pacific Lutheran University |
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Washington |
Campus observatory of Pacific Lutheran University. |
171 | NW |
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Blue Mountain |
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Washington |
An observing site used by the Seattle Astronomical Society. Near Spada Reservoir NE of Sultan. |
171 | NW |
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Littlebear Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory near Redmond. (Not to be confused with Bear Creek Observatory, nearby.) |
171 | S |
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Blue Bucket Inn |
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Oregon |
A bed and breakfast in Drewsey |
172 | SE |
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McCall |
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Idaho |
Forecast also covers Ponderosa State Park. |
172 | SE |
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Weiser Memorial Park |
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Idaho |
City park in Weiser. |
173 | NW |
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Redmond |
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Washington |
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173 | SW |
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Deep Sky Hermitage |
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Oregon |
A private observing site near Prineville. |
174 | NW |
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Bear Creek Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory in Woodinville. (Not to be confused with nearby Littlebear Observatory.) |
174 | NW |
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Bellevue |
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Washington |
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174 | NW |
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The University of Puget Sound Observatory |
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Washington |
Observatory of the physics department of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. |
174 | SW |
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Camp Sherman Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory. |
174 | SW |
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Ursa Major Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory in Sisters. |
174 | W |
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Evans Above Observatory |
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Washington |
A Private Observatory in near Vancouver, Washington. |
174 | W |
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Woodland |
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Washington |
A town in Cowlitz county. |
175 | N |
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Chechaquo Ranch |
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Washington |
A private ranch near Mazama. |
175 | SW |
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Pooler Skies Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory. |
176 | NW |
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Steilacoom |
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Washington |
A site on the grounds of Fort Steilacoom. Used by the Tacoma Astronomical Society. |
177 | SW |
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Sisters Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory near the town of Sisters. |
177 | W |
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Haggart Observatory |
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Oregon |
An observatory located on the campus of Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, and operated by the Rose City Astronomers. |
177 | W |
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Portland |
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Oregon |
Home of the Rose City Astronomers and OMSI Kendall Planetarium. |
178 | W |
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Kalama |
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Washington |
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179 | NW |
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Nike Site Park |
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Washington |
Favored observing site for young observers from The Harbor School on Vashon Island WA. and members of the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society |
179 | NW |
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Seattle |
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Washington |
Home of the Seattle Astronomical Society and the Boeing Employees' Astronomical Society (BEAS). |
179 | SW |
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Detroit Lake State Recreation Area |
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Oregon |
Recreation area near Detroit, OR. |
180 | NW |
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Bothell |
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Washington |
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180 | NW |
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Clearview Observatory |
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Washington |
A private observatory somewhere around Clearview. |
180 | SE |
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Donnelly |
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Idaho |
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180 | SE |
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Vale |
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Oregon |
A town in Malheur county. |