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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
< 15			Desert Sky Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Gold Canyon.
< 15			Picketpost Mountain Trailhead			Arizona	Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain.
< 15			Peralta Skies Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Gold Canyon.
< 15			Patina Gardens Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction.
< 15			Queen Valley			Arizona	A town in Pinal.
< 15			Roadrunner Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
< 15			Young's Observatory			Arizona	A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction.
15	SW		Johnson Ranch			Arizona	Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa.
17	E		Boyce Thompson Arboretum			Arizona	Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC)
17	W		Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory			Arizona	Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club.
22	NW		Rio Verde Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde.
22	W		Mesa			Arizona
23	W		Chandler			Arizona
24	NW		Fountain Hills			Arizona
25	W		Dr Sky Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Chandler.
27	W		Az-DaHut Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Tempe.
28	NW		Scottsdale			Arizona
31	SW		Quail Run Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory site near Casa Grande.
35	NW		Estrella Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society.
36	SW		Lenomiya Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Casa Grande.
37	W		Phoenix			Arizona	Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society.
40	SW		Maricopa Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Maricopa.
40	W		W Shaughnessy Rd			Arizona	A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee.
42	NW		Carefree			Arizona
43	NW		Sentinel Rock Observing Station			Arizona	A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates.
44	NW		Camp Creek			Arizona
49	E		Griffin Ranch			Arizona	A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club.
50	NW		GCC North Observatory			Arizona	Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club.
50	S		Picacho Peak State Park			Arizona	State Park with campgrounds.
52	NW		Anthem			Arizona
55	NW		Space Photons Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Peoria.
56	NW		New River			Arizona	Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club.
56	NW		Sun City West			Arizona	Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale.
56	W		Wildflower Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Goodyear.
58	S		Sonoran Sky Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
59	NW		Lake Pleasant			Arizona	A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society.
61	N		Payson			Arizona	Between between Camp Verde and Show Low.
61	SW		Vekol Road			Arizona	Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site.
63	SE		Cassiopeia Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
64	NW		Black Canyon City Star Party			Arizona	A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City.
65	SE		Saddlebrooke			Arizona
66	S		Pointed Rock Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
66	SE		Oracle State Park			Arizona	State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park
68	SE		Hidden Loft Observatory			Arizona	An observatory near Oro Valley.
71	S		Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Casa Adobes.
72	NW		Badger Springs Trailhead			Arizona	AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint.
73	S		Desert Pines Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
73	SE		Eureka Springs Ranch			Arizona	A private ranch.
73	SE		Mt. Lemmon Observatory			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)
76	NW		Cordes Lakes Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
76	NW		Morristown			Arizona	A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club.
76	S		Lizard Hollow Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Tucson.
76	S		TIMPA			Arizona	An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
77	S		Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot			Arizona
77	SE		61" Kuiper Telescope			Arizona	Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow.
78	S		Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum			Arizona	Museum of the sonoran desert.
79	W		Gila Bend			Arizona	Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association.
80	S		Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site			Arizona	Future site of a private observatory.
81	SE		Sabino Canyon Observatory			Arizona	Link.
82	N		Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
83	S		Spencer's Observatory			Arizona	A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson.
84	S		Tucson			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.
86	SE		Xanadu Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Tucson.
87	NW		Cuttin' Edge Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Mayer.
89	NW		Cherry Road			Arizona	An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club..
90	NE		Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory			Arizona	An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona.
90	SE		Jim Loudon Observatory			Arizona	Observatory near Tucson.
92	W		Saddle Mountain Site			Arizona	An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club.
93	N		Bruce Brockett Trailhead			Arizona	Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley.
93	N		Beaver Creek Observing Site			Arizona	A private observing site.
93	NW		StarPines Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
94	S		Sierrita Mountain Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
95	NW		Blue Hills Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
96	N		Lowell Discovery Telescope			Arizona	Telescope near Happy Jack.
96	S		Kitt Peak			Arizona	Home of the Kitt Peak National Observatory.
98	NW		Congress			Arizona
99	N		Jack Observing site			Arizona	A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack.
99	SE		Reach For The Stars Nonprofit			Arizona	An astronomy and community support organization.
100	SE		Mount Graham			Arizona	Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory.
101	N		Cottonwood			Arizona	Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley.
101	N		Stoneman Lake			Arizona	A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest.
101	NW		Prescott			Arizona	Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club.
102	NE		Pinetop			Arizona
102	NW		Mingus Mountain Summit			Arizona	Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona.
102	S		Lost Silver Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory
104	SE		Jarnac Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Vail.
106	E		Gov Aker Observatory			Arizona	Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford.
106	N		Sedona			Arizona	Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club.
106	S		Quail Creek			Arizona	An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley.
106	SW		Ajo			Arizona	Home of the Windowpane Observatory.
107	S		Green Valley			Arizona
107	SW		Why Observing Station			Arizona	Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
108	W		Sentinel			Arizona	ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information.
109	NW		Date Creek			Arizona
110	N		Sirius Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
110	NW		Williamson Backyard Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
111	N		Astronomical Adventures			Arizona	A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff.
117	S		DMZ Observatories			Arizona	Site of private observatories.
117	SE		Benson			Arizona
118	NW		Sundance Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
118	SE		Las Cienegas			Arizona	An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
119	S		Mount Hopkins			Arizona	Home of the MMT.
119	S		VERITAS			Arizona	Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory.
120	NE		Black Mesa Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory somewhere around Show Low.
121	N		Anderson Mesa Station			Arizona	An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff.
122	NW		Abra Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
123	E		Greer			Arizona
123	SE		Kartchner Caverns State Park			Arizona	State park and International Dark Sky Park.
125	N		Homolovi State Park			Arizona	State park near Winslow.
126	S		Sonoita Observatories			Arizona	A site of private observatories near Sonoita.
126	SE		Winer Observatory			Arizona	A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach.
127	NE		Concho Colts Observatory			Arizona	Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho.
127	SE		Grasslands Observatory			Arizona	An observatory near Sonoita.
127	SE		Sonoran Skies Observatory			Arizona	A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson.
127	W		Antenna Site			Arizona	Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club
128	N		Flagstaff			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.
128	N		USNO Flagstaff Station			Arizona	A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff.
131	SE		Wayaway Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
132	NE		Little Colorado River Valley Observatory			Arizona	Near Concho.
132	NE		Logan Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory. In Eagar.
134	NW		Nothing Observing Station			Arizona	Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
135	N		STAR School			Arizona	A charter elementary school.
135	S		Tenagra Observatory			Arizona	A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc
136	E		Alpine Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory somewhere around Alpine.
136	NE		Rainbow Forest Museum			Arizona	Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park.
136	W		Alpha Scorpii Observation Site			Arizona	A private observatory.
137	NW		Alamo Lake State Park			Arizona	State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event.
138	N		Malpas Observatory West			Arizona	A private observatory in Williams.
138	SE		Tombstone Sky Observatory			Arizona	A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone.
139	SE		Tombstone Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Tombstone.
141	NW		Burro Creek Campground			Arizona	A campground in the Sonoran desert.
143	E		Hideaway Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory somewhere around Duncan.
143	N		CAS Remote Observing Site			Arizona	A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society.
143	S		Fairborn Observatory			Arizona	An array of automatic photometric telescopes run by the Automated Astronomy Group of Tennessee State University. Near Patagonia.
144	N		A Shooting Star Observatory			Arizona	Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park.
145	SE		Desert Coyote Observatory			Arizona	Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista.
146	E		Cosmic Campground			New Mexico	Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest.
146	SE		RISS Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station.
147	NW		Grand View Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Ash Fork.
147	SE		Desert Beaver Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Benson.
147	SE		Sierra Vista			Arizona	Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club.
149	W		Salome Observing Station			Arizona	Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
152	NE		Painted Desert Inn			Arizona	A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park.
152	SE		CAC			Arizona	Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
153	NW		Stargazer Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
153	SE		Sunglow Ranch			Arizona	Ranch near Sunizona.
153	W		Bouse			Arizona
153	W		Tacna Observing Station			Arizona	Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
154	SE		Chiricahua			Arizona	National Monument located near Wilcox.
154	SE		Montezuma Pass Overlook			Arizona	In Coronado National Memorial.
155	NW		Wikieup			Arizona	A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby.
161	NW		Starship #744 Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
162	W		Quartzsite			Arizona
163	N		Annbar Canyon			Arizona	Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory.
163	NE		GuideStar Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
163	SE		Desert Oasis Campground			Arizona	A campground and RV park near Lowell.
167	SE		Arizona Sky Village			Arizona	An astronomy village in Portal.
169	NW		Misti Mountain Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
170	SE		Astronomers Paradise			New Mexico	A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City.
171	E		Casitas de Gila Observatory			New Mexico	Observatory at Casitas de Gila Commercial B&B / guesthouse. Near Gila
171	S		OAGH			Sonora	El Observatorio Astrofísico Guillermo Haro en Cananea, Sonora.
171	SE		Rusty's RV Ranch			New Mexico	A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers.
172	SE		A-T-P			New Mexico	AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory.
173	SE		Lordsburg			New Mexico
173	SE		Telescopes in Education			New Mexico	Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education.
174	SE		Valley Vista Observatory			New Mexico	Future observatory on a rental property.
177	SE		Dark Sky New Mexico			New Mexico	An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas.
178	SE		Rancho Hidalgo			New Mexico	Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM.  Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village.
178	SE		Douglas			Arizona
180	NW		Lake Havasu City			Arizona	Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School.

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