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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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4 | N |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
5 | E |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
13 | NW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
13 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
16 | SE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
16 | W |
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Juniper Campground |
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New Mexico |
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at Bandelier National Monument. Home of the Bandelier NM Night Sky Program. |
17 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
19 | N |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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20 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
21 | E |
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Cowles |
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New Mexico |
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of Santa Fe National Forest |
21 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
22 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
26 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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29 | W |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
31 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
32 | SE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
34 | N |
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Dixon Ball Field |
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New Mexico |
A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon. |
36 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
37 | SW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
39 | W |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
40 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
40 | S |
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Vista Larga Observation Area |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
40 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
41 | E |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
42 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
44 | N |
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El Rito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College. Also used by the El Valle Astronomers. |
44 | W |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
47 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
47 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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49 | W |
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White Ridge parking lot |
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New Mexico |
Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro. |
50 | NW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
52 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
52 | S |
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Oak Flat Picnic Area |
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New Mexico |
Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. Used as an observing site by members of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others. |
52 | SW |
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Rainbow Park Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in Rainbow Park. |
53 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
54 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
55 | N |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
56 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
57 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
59 | SW |
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STACEE |
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New Mexico |
The Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) is a an air-shower gamma ray observatory. Located at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) of Sandia National Laboratories |
61 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
64 | NE |
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Aqua Fria Peak |
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New Mexico |
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire. |
71 | SW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
73 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
78 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
81 | SE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
84 | SW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
84 | SW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
89 | NE |
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Ring Place |
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New Mexico |
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by Philmont Scout Ranch for use by Scouts, BSA. |
89 | SE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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91 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
92 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
95 | SW |
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General Nathan Twining Observatory |
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New Mexico |
GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
103 | N |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
105 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
109 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
111 | W |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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118 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
121 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
121 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
123 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
124 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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124 | SW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
125 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
125 | NW |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
127 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
128 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
129 | W |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
132 | SE |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
134 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
135 | NE |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
136 | S |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
137 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
137 | SW |
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Magdalena Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university. Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. Near the summit of South Baldy Peak |
138 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | W |
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El Morro National Monument Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
Visitor center of El Morro National Monument which is applying for International Dark-Sky Park status. |
140 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
141 | NW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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142 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
143 | N |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
145 | SW |
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VLA |
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New Mexico |
The Very Large Array is a radio telescope not normally subject to the vagaries of weather. But used as a star party site by the The Enchanted Skies Star Party organization. |
146 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
149 | NW |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
149 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
150 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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150 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
151 | N |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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154 | N |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
154 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
155 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
155 | NW |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
155 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
156 | SW |
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SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |
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New Mexico |
A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
156 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
157 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
157 | SW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
158 | SW |
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El Camino Real Historic Trail Site |
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New Mexico |
A Heritage center used by the people at the The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site. |
162 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
163 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
165 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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165 | SW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
166 | SW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
166 | W |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
168 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
168 | NE |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
170 | N |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
171 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
171 | NW |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
172 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
172 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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173 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
173 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
174 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
175 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
175 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
176 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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