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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
21 | SE |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
23 | NE |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
25 | SW |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
31 | NW |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
34 | SW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
39 | W |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
45 | S |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
49 | W |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
54 | E |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
55 | W |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
61 | SE |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
63 | W |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
63 | W |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
65 | NE |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
65 | S |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
69 | W |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
73 | NE |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
73 | NE |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
74 | NE |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
74 | NE |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
81 | S |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
86 | W |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
88 | NE |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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88 | W |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
89 | SE |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
90 | S |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
92 | SW |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
94 | W |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
95 | SW |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
97 | SW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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100 | SE |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
102 | NE |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
102 | SW |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
103 | NE |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
104 | N |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
107 | NE |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
110 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
116 | NW |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
117 | SE |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
117 | W |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
118 | NE |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
120 | SE |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
121 | NE |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
121 | SE |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
122 | NE |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
123 | NE |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
124 | NE |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
125 | SW |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
127 | NE |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
128 | N |
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Black Cliff |
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Nevada |
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128 | S |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
131 | SW |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
132 | E |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
132 | E |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
132 | SE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
132 | SW |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
133 | W |
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Furnace Creek |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley. |
136 | SE |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
142 | SE |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
142 | SW |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
145 | W |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
147 | SE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
147 | SE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
149 | SE |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
150 | SE |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
151 | S |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
156 | NE |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
157 | NE |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
158 | SE |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
164 | E |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
165 | NE |
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Willard L. Eccles Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of the University of Utah. On Frisco Peak |
166 | SE |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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167 | S |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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167 | S |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
167 | SE |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
167 | W |
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Mesquite Springs |
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California |
In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
167 | W |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
168 | NW |
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Lunar Crater |
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Nevada |
A crater on earth in Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark. |
169 | NE |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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169 | SW |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
169 | W |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
170 | E |
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Glenn Canyon's Wahweap district |
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Arizona |
Site of public astronomy programs held by the National Park Service Night Sky Program. Forecast covers the portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Wahweap Bay. |
171 | SE |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
172 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
172 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
173 | SE |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
173 | SW |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
174 | W |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
175 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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175 | SE |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
176 | SE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
176 | SE |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
177 | SW |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. A site of the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
177 | SW |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
177 | SW |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
177 | SW |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
178 | SW |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
178 | SW |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
180 | N |
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Lund Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Lund. |