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Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633. |
| 13 | SE |
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O'Brien Dark Site |
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Texas |
A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club. |
| 15 | SW |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214. |
| 20 | NW |
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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. |
| 23 | NW |
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College Station |
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Texas |
A town in Brazos county. |
| 23 | S |
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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. |
| 24 | W |
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Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Texas A&M University. |
| 26 | NW |
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Bryan |
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Texas |
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| 27 | SE |
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Honea-Egypt Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Montgomery county. |
| 29 | E |
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Huntsville State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644. |
| 29 | SE |
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Stephanie's Evening Solace |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 31 | E |
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Astro Birdie Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Conroe. |
| 33 | S |
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Matador Manor Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 33 | SW |
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Brenham |
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Texas |
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| 34 | SW |
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Wonder Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Brenham. |
| 36 | S |
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Oak Tree Observatory |
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Texas |
Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery. |
| 37 | NW |
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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. |
| 37 | SE |
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Cosmic Obsession Observatory |
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Texas |
a private observatory in Tomball. |
| 40 | E |
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Pastor's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 40 | NE |
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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. |
| 40 | SE |
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Hepcat Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Cypress. |
| 40 | W |
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Harmony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 40 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763. |
| 43 | SE |
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Fox Run Park |
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Texas |
A city park in the town of Spring, TX. |
| 43 | W |
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Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit |
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Texas |
State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392. |
| 47 | NW |
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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. |
| 47 | S |
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Stephen F. Austin State Park |
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Texas |
State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613. |
| 49 | N |
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Fort Boggy State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116. |
| 49 | S |
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Katy |
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Texas |
A town in Harris county. |
| 51 | SW |
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Round Top |
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Texas |
A town in Fayette county. |
| 51 | W |
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Starfire Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near . |
| 54 | E |
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Cleveland(TX) |
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Texas |
A town in Liberty county. |
| 54 | N |
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Windham Hill Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 55 | NE |
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Lovelady |
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Texas |
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| 56 | SE |
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Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble. |
| 59 | E |
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Lake Livingston State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Livingston. (936) 365-2201. |
| 62 | SE |
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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. |
| 63 | N |
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Roofer Observing Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site. |
| 63 | SW |
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Columbus |
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Texas |
A town west of Houston. |
| 64 | S |
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Richmond |
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| 65 | E |
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Dolen |
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Texas |
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| 65 | NW |
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Cameron |
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Texas |
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| 65 | SE |
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Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center |
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Texas |
State park near Houston. (281) 456-2800. |
| 66 | 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). |
| 67 | SW |
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Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658. |
| 73 | SE |
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Battleship Texas State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 75 | SE |
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Changstars Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Pearland. |
| 75 | SE |
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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near LaPorte. (281) 479-2431. |
| 75 | SW |
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West Point Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near West Point. |
| 76 | SE |
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Pearland |
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Texas |
A town in Brazoria county. |
| 76 | 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. |
| 77 | NW |
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RCH Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC). |
| 77 | W |
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Buescher State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Smithville. (512) 237-2241. |
| 78 | SW |
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Schaefer Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg. |
| 80 | S |
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Brazos Bend State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102. |
| 80 | S |
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George Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park. |
| 82 | NW |
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Fort Parker State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751. |
| 82 | W |
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Bastrop State Park |
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Texas |
A State Park, located in the Lost Pines area of Texas. |
| 83 | NE |
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Watership Farm Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory southeast of Palestine. |
| 83 | SE |
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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. |
| 86 | NE |
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Mission Tejas State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394. |
| 86 | W |
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Mikes Mobile Notary Service, Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. Contact for access. |
| 88 | N |
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Fairfield Lake State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514. |
| 88 | W |
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Dodie's Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 90 | NW |
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Temple |
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Texas |
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| 91 | N |
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Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility |
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Texas |
AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county. |
| 93 | SE |
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Santa Fe (TX) |
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Texas |
Forecast also covers Arcadia, Algoa, Hitchcock, Dickinson, Alvin and Hillcrest. |
| 94 | W |
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Hutto Lake Park |
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Texas |
City park in Hutto. |
| 95 | NE |
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Lufkin |
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Texas |
A town in Angelina county. |
| 100 | NW |
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Baylor University |
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Texas |
University in Waco. |
| 101 | SW |
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The Last Stand Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 101 | W |
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Georgetown |
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Texas |
Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club. |
| 104 | SW |
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McMahan MP Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near McMahan. |
| 105 | N |
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Blue Star Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir. |
| 105 | S |
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Brazosport Planetarium |
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Texas |
A planetarium in Clute. Also an observing site for the Brazosport Astronomy Club. |
| 105 | W |
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Georgetown Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Georgetown, TX. |
| 106 | NW |
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Mother Neff State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389. |
| 106 | SE |
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Anahuac Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife refuge used by some members of the Houston Astronomical Society. |
| 106 | W |
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Austin |
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Texas |
Home of the Austin Astronomical Society |
| 106 | W |
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Mckinney Falls State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Austin. (512) 243-1643. |
| 106 | W |
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Rattan Creek |
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Texas |
City park in Round Rock, North Austin. |
| 106 | W |
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Whitetail Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory that offers public observing. Near Georgetown. |
| 107 | E |
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Big Thicket Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Lumberton. |
| 107 | SE |
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Crystal Beach |
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Texas |
A town in Galveston county. |
| 107 | SE |
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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. |
| 108 | SE |
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Galveston Island State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Jamaica Beach. |
| 110 | E |
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Village Creek State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lumberton. (409) 755-7322. |
| 110 | NW |
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Navarro Mills Lake |
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Texas |
Centered on Liberty HIll Park. |
| 111 | E |
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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). |
| 111 | S |
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Lake Texana State Park |
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Texas |
Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the Crossroads Astronomy Club. |
| 111 | SW |
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Lockhart State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Lockhart. (512) 398-3479. |
| 111 | W |
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Eyegloo Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory in Leander. |
| 112 | W |
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LoneStar Gazer Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 113 | S |
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Silver Moonlight Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory near Surfside beach. |
| 114 | SW |
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Palmetto State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Gonzales. (830) 672-3266. |
| 114 | W |
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Ancient Sky Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group |
| 114 | W |
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Live Oak Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory |
| 114 | W |
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Villa Stellarum |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |
| 115 | W |
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Mansfield Dam |
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Texas |
A popular observing site near Austin. |
| 115 | W |
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Nameless Valley Ranch |
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Texas |
camp and convention center used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander. |
| 116 | E |
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Beaumont |
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Texas |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas (ASSET). |
| 116 | E |
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Sam Rayburn |
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Texas |
Centered on the south shore of Sam Rayburn Lake. |
| 117 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium |
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Texas |
Planetarium and Space Theatre. At the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen. |
| 117 | NW |
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Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater |
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Texas |
Planetarium in Killeen. |
| 118 | NE |
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SFA Observatory |
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Texas |
Observatory of Stephen F. Austin State University. Near Nacogdoches. |
| 118 | W |
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Kyle |
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Texas |
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| 119 | N |
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Athens |
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Texas |
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| 119 | W |
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Friendship Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory soutwest of Austin. |
| 120 | NW |
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Texas Star Party |
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Texas |
Star Party held at Lantham Spings Camp for 2025. (Was held here in previous years.) |