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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. |
52 | W |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
56 | W |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
59 | NW |
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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 |
60 | S |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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63 | NW |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
65 | N |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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66 | W |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
71 | SW |
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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). |
72 | E |
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Monument Valley |
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Utah |
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of Monument Valley area. |
75 | NW |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
83 | W |
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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. |
85 | N |
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Aquarius Ranger Station |
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Utah |
A near Loa. |
86 | NW |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
92 | N |
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Capitol Reef National Park |
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Utah |
National Park and IDA designated Dark Sky Park. |
92 | N |
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Observa-Torrey |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Capitol Reef park and the town of Torrey. |
92 | W |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
95 | NE |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
99 | NW |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
103 | SW |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
104 | W |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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107 | N |
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Mars Desert Research Station |
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Utah |
AKA MDRS. A research station with observatories. |
108 | S |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
110 | N |
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Fish Lake |
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Utah |
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110 | NW |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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112 | E |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
115 | W |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
116 | S |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
117 | N |
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Goblin Valley State Park |
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Utah |
State Park near Capitol Reef. |
118 | NE |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
119 | S |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
119 | SW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
119 | W |
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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). |
120 | W |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
121 | W |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
122 | W |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
123 | NE |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
123 | S |
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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. |
124 | S |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
125 | S |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
127 | SW |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
128 | N |
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Richfield |
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Utah |
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128 | SW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
130 | S |
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Anderson Mesa Station |
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Arizona |
An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff. |
132 | NW |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
139 | SW |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
140 | S |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
140 | S |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
142 | NE |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
144 | S |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
145 | NW |
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Willard L. Eccles Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of the University of Utah. On Frisco Peak |
146 | S |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
149 | S |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
149 | W |
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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. |
151 | S |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
152 | N |
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Wedge Overlook |
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Utah |
A spot on BLM land. Used by local amateur astronomers from Salt Lake City and Provo. |
153 | NE |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
154 | S |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
155 | NE |
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Moab Observatory |
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Utah |
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155 | S |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
156 | E |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
157 | S |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
158 | NE |
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Green River |
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Utah |
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159 | E |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
159 | S |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
159 | S |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
161 | NE |
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Panorama Point |
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Utah |
In Arches National Park which is an International Dark Sky Park with astronomy programs. |
161 | S |
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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. |
162 | SE |
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Painted Desert Inn |
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Arizona |
A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
165 | N |
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Snow College Planetarium |
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Utah |
Planetarium of Snow College in Ephraim, UT. |
166 | N |
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Painted Rocks Campground |
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Utah |
Campground in Yuba State Park. |
166 | SW |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
167 | E |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
167 | E |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
167 | NW |
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Telescope Array Black Rock Mesa FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
168 | SW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
169 | S |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
169 | W |
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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. |
170 | W |
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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. |
170 | W |
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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. |
171 | N |
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Dry Creek View Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory somewhere around Oak City. |
173 | S |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
174 | S |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
174 | SW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
175 | S |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
175 | SE |
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Rainbow Forest Museum |
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Arizona |
Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
176 | S |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
178 | NW |
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Telescope Array Long Ridge FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
178 | NW |
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Telescope Array Central Laser Facility |
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Utah |
The Telescope Array Project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
179 | W |
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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. |
180 | SW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |