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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
12 | N |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
27 | SE |
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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. |
40 | SE |
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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. |
45 | N |
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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. |
45 | NW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
46 | SW |
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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. |
51 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
51 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
52 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
55 | SE |
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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. |
56 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
57 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
57 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
58 | W |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
61 | E |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
63 | SW |
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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. |
64 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
67 | NW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
70 | N |
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Magdalena Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university. Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. Near the summit of South Baldy Peak |
70 | NE |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
71 | W |
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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 |
77 | E |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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78 | E |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
79 | N |
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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. |
80 | N |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
82 | E |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
82 | N |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
82 | S |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
87 | E |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
87 | SE |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
88 | N |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
89 | E |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
89 | NW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
89 | NW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
91 | E |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
92 | SW |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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93 | SE |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
96 | SE |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
99 | NE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
100 | W |
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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. |
101 | E |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
102 | E |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
103 | E |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | E |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
103 | SE |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
104 | W |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
107 | E |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
107 | NE |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
107 | NW |
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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. |
107 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
108 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
111 | N |
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General Nathan Twining Observatory |
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New Mexico |
GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
111 | SW |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
115 | NE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
115 | SW |
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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. |
116 | SW |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
120 | N |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
120 | NW |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
121 | SW |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
122 | N |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
124 | SW |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
124 | SW |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
125 | SW |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
128 | SW |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
131 | NE |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
131 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
135 | N |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
135 | SE |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
135 | SW |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
140 | NW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
141 | W |
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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. |
142 | SE |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
143 | NW |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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146 | N |
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STACEE |
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New Mexico |
The Solar Tower Atmospheric Cherenkov Effect Experiment (STACEE) is a an air-shower gamma ray observatory. Located at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility (NSTTF) of Sandia National Laboratories |
147 | SW |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
148 | SW |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
149 | N |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
149 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
149 | 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. |
150 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
151 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
151 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
151 | W |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
152 | N |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
152 | N |
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Oak Flat Picnic Area |
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New Mexico |
Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. Used as an observing site by members of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others. |
154 | N |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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155 | N |
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El Morro National Monument Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
Visitor center of El Morro National Monument which is applying for International Dark-Sky Park status. |
158 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
161 | N |
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Rainbow Park Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in Rainbow Park. |
162 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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162 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
163 | SW |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
164 | E |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
165 | NE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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165 | NE |
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Vista Larga Observation Area |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
167 | N |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
167 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
168 | NW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
169 | E |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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169 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
170 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
170 | NW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
171 | NW |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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172 | SW |
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Douglas |
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Arizona |
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173 | NW |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
175 | E |
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Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
In Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Site of monthly and nightly astronomy programs. |
175 | E |
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Rattle Snake Springs |
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New Mexico |
A public site near Rattle Snakes Springs Ranger Station, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
176 | SW |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
176 | W |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
177 | N |
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White Ridge parking lot |
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New Mexico |
Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro. |
178 | NW |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
178 | SW |
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Desert Oasis Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground and RV park near Lowell. |
179 | NW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
180 | E |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |