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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
13 | SE |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
13 | SW |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
15 | SW |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
18 | E |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
19 | SE |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
19 | SE |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
21 | E |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
25 | E |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
25 | E |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
27 | E |
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Rancho Hidalgo |
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New Mexico |
Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village. |
31 | W |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
43 | NE |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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44 | W |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
47 | SW |
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Desert Oasis Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground and RV park near Lowell. |
47 | SW |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
48 | S |
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Douglas |
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Arizona |
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48 | SW |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
53 | N |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
56 | SW |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |
57 | W |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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58 | NW |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
59 | NW |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
61 | W |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
63 | SW |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
67 | SW |
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RISS Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station. |
73 | SW |
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Montezuma Pass Overlook |
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Arizona |
In Coronado National Memorial. |
78 | W |
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Grasslands Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Sonoita. |
78 | W |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
79 | W |
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Winer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach. |
80 | NE |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
80 | W |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
81 | NE |
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Casitas de Gila Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory at Casitas de Gila Commercial B&B / guesthouse. Near Gila |
81 | W |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
82 | NE |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
82 | W |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
83 | NW |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
85 | NE |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
85 | NE |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
85 | NE |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
86 | NE |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
86 | W |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
87 | W |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
87 | W |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
88 | NE |
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City of Rocks State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
90 | W |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
91 | E |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
91 | E |
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Deneb Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
91 | SW |
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OAGH |
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Sonora |
El Observatorio Astrofísico Guillermo Haro en Cananea, Sonora. |
91 | W |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
92 | NW |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
92 | SW |
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Fairborn Observatory |
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Arizona |
An array of automatic photometric telescopes run by the Automated Astronomy Group of Tennessee State University. Near Patagonia. |
94 | W |
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Mount Hopkins |
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Arizona |
Home of the MMT. |
95 | NW |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
95 | W |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
95 | W |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
97 | NW |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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99 | W |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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99 | W |
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Tenagra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc |
99 | W |
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VERITAS |
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Arizona |
Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory. |
100 | E |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
100 | W |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
101 | W |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
103 | W |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
103 | W |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
104 | N |
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Cosmic Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest. |
104 | W |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
105 | NE |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
105 | W |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
106 | W |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
106 | W |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
109 | W |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
110 | W |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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115 | SW |
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Observatorio Carl Sagan Cerro Azul |
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Sonora |
Observatorio |
115 | W |
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DMZ Observatories |
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Arizona |
Site of private observatories. |
115 | W |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
116 | W |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
124 | N |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
129 | W |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
133 | W |
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Kitt Peak |
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Arizona |
Home of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. |
135 | NE |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
135 | NE |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
135 | NW |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
136 | NE |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
138 | N |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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138 | NW |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
142 | NW |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
142 | NW |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
143 | N |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
143 | NE |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
144 | E |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
144 | E |
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DSO - Upham |
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New Mexico |
An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
145 | NW |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
145 | W |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
150 | E |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
150 | N |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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153 | NW |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
153 | NW |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
153 | NW |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
154 | NW |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
154 | NW |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
157 | NE |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
158 | NE |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
158 | NW |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
166 | E |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
167 | E |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
167 | E |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
167 | N |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
168 | NW |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
169 | NE |
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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. |
171 | NE |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
171 | NW |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
172 | N |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
172 | N |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
172 | N |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
172 | NW |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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173 | N |
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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. |
174 | NE |
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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. |
174 | NW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
175 | NW |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
175 | NW |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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176 | N |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
177 | NW |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
178 | NW |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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179 | W |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |