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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
10 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
12 | W |
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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. |
19 | NE |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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20 | N |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
41 | W |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
46 | NW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
47 | S |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
47 | S |
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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. |
48 | S |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
50 | NW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
61 | S |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
66 | S |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
66 | S |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
68 | W |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
71 | SE |
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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. |
72 | N |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
78 | E |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
79 | SE |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
80 | E |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
80 | NE |
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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. |
81 | E |
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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. |
81 | SE |
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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. |
82 | E |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
84 | E |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
84 | E |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
86 | NE |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
88 | E |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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90 | SE |
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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 |
91 | W |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
92 | E |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
92 | E |
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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 |
92 | S |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
93 | SW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
94 | W |
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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. |
95 | SE |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
95 | SW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
99 | E |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
99 | W |
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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. |
100 | E |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
101 | SW |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
102 | NE |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
102 | SW |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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103 | E |
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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. |
103 | E |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
103 | E |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
104 | E |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
104 | W |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
107 | E |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
108 | S |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
109 | NE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
112 | E |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
114 | E |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
114 | SE |
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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. |
115 | E |
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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. |
115 | SW |
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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. |
116 | E |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
117 | E |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
118 | NE |
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Juniper Campground |
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New Mexico |
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at Bandelier National Monument. Home of the Bandelier NM Night Sky Program. |
118 | SE |
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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. |
119 | SW |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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120 | E |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
120 | N |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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123 | E |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
123 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
124 | S |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
126 | NW |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
129 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
129 | NE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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131 | NE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
132 | E |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
132 | E |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
133 | N |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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138 | E |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
140 | W |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
142 | W |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
143 | E |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
143 | NE |
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El Rito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College. Also used by the El Valle Astronomers. |
143 | S |
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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 |
144 | SE |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
146 | N |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
148 | E |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
148 | N |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
149 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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149 | S |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
150 | E |
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Cowles |
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New Mexico |
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of Santa Fe National Forest |
150 | NE |
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Dixon Ball Field |
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New Mexico |
A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon. |
150 | S |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
152 | N |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
152 | S |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
153 | S |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
154 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
154 | N |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
155 | S |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
157 | N |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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158 | N |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
164 | NE |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
165 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
165 | S |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
166 | SE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
166 | SE |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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166 | W |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
167 | N |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
167 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
167 | W |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
168 | E |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
168 | E |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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168 | N |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
168 | N |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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168 | S |
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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. |
169 | N |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
169 | N |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
171 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
173 | SW |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
174 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
174 | S |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
174 | 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. |
175 | S |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
175 | W |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
176 | SE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
178 | SW |
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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. |
180 | NW |
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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. |
180 | W |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |