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Flandrau Observatory

Tucson, Arizona

Stop by after sunset to view the heavens through our 16-inch cassegrain telescope. An expert…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Hastings College Clyde Sachtleben Observatory

Hastings

Astronomy presentations and night sky viewings every other Saturday, weather permitting. The STARLINE provides observatory…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Jets Observatory

Freeport, Illinois

View the night sky through the 12-inch Newtonian telescope on clear Wednesdays at dusk.

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Kitt Peak National Observatory

Tucson, Arizona

The world's largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert. Kitt…

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Lake Afton Public Observatory

Goddard, Kansas

See the moon, planets, stars and galaxies through a 16-inch telescope. There are also, astronomy-related…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Morrison Observatory

Fayette, Missouri

The observatory is celebrating its 165th year. Guided sessions using 12-in. reflecting telescope and 12-in.…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO)

Safford, Arizona

MGIO is a division of Steward Observatory, the research arm for the Department of Astronomy…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Mount Washington Observatory Summit Museum - Seasonal

North Conway, New Hampshire

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak

Cloudcroft, New Mexico

For study of sun. Visitor center.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory

Prospect, Maine

The observatory that sits 42-stories atop the Penobscot Narrows Bridge is Maine's newest architectual attraction.…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Penobscot Narrows Observatory

Prospect, Maine

Ascend the fastest elevator in three states to see spectacular views from this unique 360-degree…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Portland Observatory

Portland, Maine

The Portland Observatory (1807), located at 138 Congress St., is the last remaining maritime signal…

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Powell Observatory

Louisburg, Kansas

The Powell Observatory is located just north of Louisburg far enough from the Kansas City…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Rolnick Observatory

Westport, Connecticut

Astronomical observatory.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

The Dearborn Observatory

Evanston, Illinois

The Dearborn Observatory is open for limited public viewing through the historic 18.5" refracting telescope…

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The PSU-Greenbush Astrophysical Observatory

Girard, Kansas

The Observatory was constructed with the mission of significantly expanding educational, research, and community programming…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Valley City State University Planetarium

Valley City, North Dakota

Only planetarium of its kind in North Dakota. Projects more than 2,500 stars on 24-foot…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Vega-Bray Observatory

Benson, Arizona

Located on a hill overlooking the beautiful San Pedro River valley near Benson, the Vega-Bray…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

VLA National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Magdalena, New Mexico

World's largest radio-telescope array. Self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to dusk. On Plains of San Agustin.…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Weiskopf Observatory

Byron, Illinois

View the stars and planets every Tuesday and Saturday. Free public viewing is guided by…

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