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Martin Dies, Jr. State Park |
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Texas |
State Park near Jasper. Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| 12 | NE |
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Jasper |
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Texas |
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| 17 | N |
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Sam Rayburn |
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Texas |
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
| 41 | S |
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Big Thicket Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Lumberton. |
| 41 | S |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
| 48 | NW |
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Lufkin |
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Texas |
A town in Angelina county. |
| 51 | NE |
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Turtle Beach Observatory |
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Louisiana |
A private observatory. |
| 51 | S |
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Claiborne West Park |
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Texas |
Orange county park and observing site of the Astronomical Society of South East Texas. In Vidor. |
| 51 | W |
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Lake Livingston State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
| 52 | E |
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DeRidder |
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Louisiana |
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| 52 | S |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| 52 | SW |
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Dolen |
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Texas |
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| 53 | SE |
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Little Cypress |
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Texas |
Near Orange. |
| 63 | N |
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Waffelow Creek Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 64 | SW |
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Cleveland(TX) |
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Texas |
A town in Liberty county. |
| 70 | NW |
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SFA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
| 71 | NE |
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Kisatchie Star Party |
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Louisiana |
A star party held in the Kisatchie National Forest by the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
| 71 | SE |
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Lake Charles |
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Louisiana |
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| 75 | SW |
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Pastor's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 75 | W |
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Sam Houston State University Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club. |
| 78 | W |
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Lovelady |
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Texas |
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| 80 | NW |
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Mission Tejas State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
| 81 | S |
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Sea Rim State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559. |
| 82 | W |
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Huntsville State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
| 86 | SW |
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Astro Birdie Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Conroe. |
| 88 | NW |
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Watership Farm Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory southeast of Palestine. |
| 88 | S |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
| 89 | SW |
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Fox Run Park |
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Texas |
A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
| 89 | SW |
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Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
| 90 | SW |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
| 93 | SW |
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 93 | SW |
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Honea-Egypt Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
| 94 | SW |
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 100 | S |
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Crystal Beach |
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Texas |
A town in Galveston county. |
| 102 | N |
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Martin Creek Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tatum. (903) 836-4336. |
| 102 | SW |
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Cosmic Obsession Observatory |
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Texas |
a private observatory in Tomball. |
| 102 | W |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| 103 | SW |
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Houston |
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Texas |
Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| 105 | SW |
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Space Center Houston |
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Texas |
Visitor center of the Johnson Space Center, home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society. |
| 106 | SW |
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Hepcat Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Cypress. |
| 107 | E |
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Alexandria |
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Louisiana |
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| 107 | N |
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Shreveport Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Observatory used by Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. |
| 109 | SW |
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Stephanie's Evening Solace |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 109 | W |
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Roofer Observing Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 110 | W |
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Fort Boggy State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
| 111 | SW |
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Pearland |
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Texas |
A town in Brazoria county. |
| 111 | SW |
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Rafter M Ranch Observatory |
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Texas |
A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley. |
| 111 | W |
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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
| 111 | W |
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Windham Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 112 | NW |
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Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |
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Texas |
AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
| 115 | SW |
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Changstars Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Pearland. |
| 116 | S |
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Moody Gardens |
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Texas |
Site of public star parties sponsored by the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society (JSCAS). On Galveston Island. |
| 116 | SW |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
| 118 | N |
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Shreveport |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society. Where Arkansas, Lousiana and Texas meet. (aka ArkLaTex) |
| 121 | N |
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Longview |
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Texas |
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| 121 | SW |
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Matador Manor Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 123 | SW |
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Galveston Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Jamaica Beach. |
| 123 | SW |
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Katy |
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Texas |
A town in Harris county. |
| 123 | W |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
| 124 | NW |
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Tyler |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| 126 | SW |
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Oak Tree Observatory |
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Texas |
Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
| 127 | W |
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Brahmand Darshan Observatory |
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Texas |
Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 128 | N |
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Caddo Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Karnack. (903) 679-3351. |
| 129 | NW |
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Fairfield Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
| 129 | SW |
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Richmond |
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Texas |
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| 129 | W |
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College Station |
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Texas |
A town in Brazos county. |
| 130 | E |
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Catahoula Lake |
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Louisiana |
In Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge . |
| 130 | W |
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Regina Caelorum Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 131 | NW |
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Tyler State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Tyler. (903) 597-5338. |
| 131 | W |
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Bryan |
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Texas |
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| 132 | SW |
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Brazos Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
| 132 | SW |
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George Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park. |
| 132 | W |
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Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
| 133 | N |
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Jefferson (TX) |
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Texas |
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| 133 | NE |
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Minden |
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Louisiana |
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| 135 | E |
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Lafayette |
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Louisiana |
Home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. |
| 136 | SW |
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Stephen F. Austin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
| 137 | NW |
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Athens |
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Texas |
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| 139 | W |
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Wonder Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Brenham. |
| 141 | NW |
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Blue Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir. |
| 141 | W |
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Brenham |
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Texas |
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| 141 | W |
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Gassen Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 144 | NE |
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Louisiana Tech University Observatory |
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Louisiana |
Observatory of Louisiana Tech University. Near Grambling. |
| 144 | SW |
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Brazosport Planetarium |
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Texas |
A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
| 145 | NW |
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Mineola Nature Preserve |
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Texas |
Nature Preserve used by the Astronomical Society of East Texas. |
| 145 | SW |
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Silver Moonlight Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
| 148 | N |
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East Fork Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Linden. |
| 149 | W |
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Fort Parker State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
| 150 | NW |
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Purtis Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Eustace. (903) 425-2332. |
| 150 | W |
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Harmony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 151 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
| 153 | N |
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Daingerfield State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Daingerfield. (903) 645-2921. |
| 153 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
| 158 | W |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
| 159 | W |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
| 160 | W |
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Round Top |
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Texas |
A town in Fayette county. |
| 161 | E |
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BRAS Dark Sky Site |
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Louisiana |
Observing site of the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. |
| 162 | N |
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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Pittsburg. (903) 572-5531. |
| 162 | SW |
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Columbus |
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Texas |
A town west of Houston. |
| 163 | SE |
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Jeanerette |
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Louisiana |
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| 164 | N |
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Lake Cypress Springs |
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Texas |
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| 165 | N |
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Atlanta State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Atlanta. (903) 796-6476. |
| 167 | NE |
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Monroe |
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Louisiana |
Home of the Ouachita Valley Astronomy League. |
| 167 | W |
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Cameron |
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Texas |
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| 169 | NW |
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Navarro Mills Lake |
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Texas |
Centered on Liberty HIll Park. |
| 174 | NE |
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Black Bayou Lake NWR |
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Louisiana |
National wildlife refuge used as a star party site by the Ouachita Valley Astronomy League. |
| 174 | SW |
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HAS Columbus Site |
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Texas |
A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area. |
| 174 | W |
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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658. |
| 175 | NW |
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Clower Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 175 | NW |
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Lake Tawakoni State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Wills Point\t75169. (903) 560-7123. |
| 176 | W |
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S&Y Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC). |
| 177 | E |
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Dunceath Observatory |
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Louisiana |
A private observatory near Jackson, LA |
| 177 | N |
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Lewisville |
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Arkansas |
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| 179 | N |
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Texarkana |
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Texas |
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| 179 | NW |
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Sulphur Springs |
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Texas |
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