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3/5 - Okay
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Sep 24, 2019Protest blocked the trip
2/5 - Disappointing
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Aug 20, 2019The current protest makes it a No-go for now
1/5 - Terrible
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Jul 23, 2019Went up to see observatory twice but couldn't get in because of fruitloops protesting the placement of an additional international observatory.
1/5 - Terrible
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Jun 22, 2019The observatory information center was "Closed until further notice"
4/5 - Good
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Feb 11, 2019Trip was cancelled due to visibility. Will go next year!
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