Latitude: 40.9021528
Longitude: -75.993707
Elevation: 531 meters / 1742 feet
Barometric Pressure 951KPa

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Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90, Cele
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The pretty bric
Tamaqua by Dave Blaze Rail Photography
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Tech Specs: Orion 8" f/8 Ritc
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Reading Railroa
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