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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. |
13 | SE |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
17 | 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. |
18 | E |
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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. |
25 | SW |
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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 |
25 | 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. |
39 | E |
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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. |
40 | NW |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
40 | SE |
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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. |
44 | NE |
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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. |
47 | E |
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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. |
49 | W |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
50 | W |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
56 | SW |
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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. |
61 | 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. |
64 | S |
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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. |
65 | SW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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68 | S |
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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. |
71 | SE |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
78 | SE |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
80 | S |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
81 | SE |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
83 | W |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
89 | E |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
97 | 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. |
97 | 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. |
100 | 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). |
101 | S |
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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. |
102 | SE |
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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. |
106 | NE |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
106 | NE |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
106 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
107 | N |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
107 | NE |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
107 | NE |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
108 | W |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
111 | S |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
117 | E |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
118 | S |
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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. |
118 | SE |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |