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Little Buffalo State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
State park near Newport. |
| 18 | S |
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Michael L. Britton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory of Dickinson College in Carlisle. Used by the Dickinson College Astronomy Club. |
| 20 | SE |
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Harrisburg |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. |
| 21 | E |
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Weiser State Forest |
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Pennsylvania |
This chart is centered on a gated site, not accessible to the public, that is used by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg,PA under a special activites agreement. Near Elizabethville. |
| 24 | NW |
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Lewistown |
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Pennsylvania |
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| 25 | SW |
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Tuscarora Shale Pit |
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Pennsylvania |
In Tuscarora State Forest.(Phone Forest District Office #3, Blain PA, one working day in advance to have the gate on Upper Buck Ridge Rd left unlocked.) |
| 26 | SE |
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Edward L. Naylor Astronomical Center & Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A group of observatorie of the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg, PA.. Near Lewisberry. |
| 28 | NE |
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Susquehanna University |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on the observatory of Susquehanna University. In Selinsgrove. |
| 31 | N |
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The Geek Shed |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Hartleton. |
| 31 | S |
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Piney Mountain |
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Pennsylvania |
A spot near the summit of Piney Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society and called DS-3. |
| 31 | SE |
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Shelly Island Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Goldsboro. |
| 34 | S |
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Lake Meade Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
| 35 | N |
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Southerton Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Lewisburg. |
| 36 | E |
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Annville |
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Pennsylvania |
Centered on Annville-Cleona Secondary School. |
| 37 | NE |
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Bucknell Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Bucknell University. In Lewisburg. |
| 39 | SE |
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YCAS Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
observatory and home of the York County Astronomical Society. At John C. Rudy County Park. |
| 42 | SE |
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Sterner Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
| 43 | NW |
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State College |
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Pennsylvania |
A meeting place of the Central Pennsylvania Observers |
| 43 | S |
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Codorus Creek Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Private observator near Spring Grove |
| 43 | S |
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Gettysburg College Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory on the campus of Gettsyburg College. |
| 44 | SE |
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Sanctuary Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory in Manheim. |
| 44 | SW |
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Chambersburg |
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Pennsylvania |
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| 44 | W |
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Tom's Yard |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
| 45 | NW |
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Dog-Star Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
An observatory near Pennsylvania Furnace. |
| 45 | W |
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Persephone Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Three Springs. |
| 49 | NE |
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Valley View Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Kaseville. |
| 49 | SE |
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Cruz Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
| 50 | E |
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CAS DS-2 |
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Pennsylvania |
A site on Blue Mountain, used by the Chesmont Astronomical Society. |
| 50 | NW |
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Stardust Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Port Matilda. |
| 50 | SE |
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Lititz |
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Pennsylvania |
Meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County (AELC). |
| 50 | SW |
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Tomstown |
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Pennsylvania |
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| 51 | E |
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area |
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Pennsylvania |
Wildlife managment area and observing site of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County . |
| 52 | SE |
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Grundy Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Observatory of Franklin and Marshall College which is also the meeting place of the Astronomy Enthusiasts of Lancaster County. |
| 52 | SE |
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Manheim Township Planetarium |
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Pennsylvania |
Planetarium of Manheim Township Middle School . In Lancaster |
| 55 | E |
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Cadmus Homestead Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Robesonia. |
| 55 | E |
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StarEffects Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory near Bernville. |
| 55 | N |
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Williamsport |
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Pennsylvania |
Home of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. |
| 55 | SE |
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YCAS Stewartstown Observing Site |
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Pennsylvania |
An observing site of the York County Astronomical Society. In Hopewell Township, near Stewartstown. |
| 55 | SW |
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Greencastle |
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Pennsylvania |
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| 56 | SE |
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Stella Nova Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
Near Conestoga. |
| 57 | S |
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Bear Branch Nature Center |
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Maryland |
A nature center and planetarium. Home to the Westminster Astronomical Society. |
| 58 | S |
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Catoctin Mountain Park |
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Maryland |
Park, east of Hagerstown. |
| 58 | W |
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Canoe Creek State Park |
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Pennsylvania |
A state park used as an observing site by the Starlight Astronomy Club. In Canoe Creek. |
| 59 | W |
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Black Bear Hollow Observatory |
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Pennsylvania |
A private observatory. |
| 59 | W |
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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. |
| 60 | S |
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Prettyboy Reservoir |
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Maryland |
A reservior surrounded by parkland. |