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Vernonia Peak Observatory is a private astronomical research observatory near Vernonia, Oregon, between Portland and Astoria. Owned and operated by the Northwest Astronomy Group, it serves as a research facility rather than a public attraction. Its significance lies in its role as a privately run site supporting astronomy in Oregon’s Coast Range area.
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