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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. |
14 | NE |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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24 | NW |
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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. |
30 | W |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
32 | W |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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33 | E |
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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). |
36 | SW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
41 | W |
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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. |
47 | NE |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
47 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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51 | W |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
52 | N |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
55 | N |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
57 | SW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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58 | N |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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62 | NE |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
65 | W |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
69 | E |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
69 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
70 | N |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
74 | N |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
75 | SE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
76 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
79 | NW |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
79 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
86 | SE |
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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. |
87 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
89 | N |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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Colorado |
In Curecanti National Recreation Area which is an International Dark Sky Park. Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Forecast covers the western third of Currecanti. |
90 | E |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
92 | N |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
93 | N |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
96 | SE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
97 | S |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
98 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
99 | N |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
100 | NE |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
103 | SE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
105 | N |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
105 | SE |
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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. |
106 | E |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
107 | NE |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
107 | SE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | SE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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110 | SE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
112 | SE |
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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. |
112 | SE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
114 | E |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
115 | N |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
115 | N |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
115 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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116 | NE |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
116 | S |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
117 | NE |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
119 | NE |
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Stone Bridge |
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Colorado |
Part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area administered by Colorado State Parks. Used by the Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society. About 7 miles north of Salida. |
120 | NE |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
120 | S |
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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. |
121 | NE |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
122 | SE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
123 | NE |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
124 | E |
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Ring Place |
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New Mexico |
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by Philmont Scout Ranch for use by Scouts, BSA. |
124 | NE |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
125 | E |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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125 | E |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
125 | SE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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126 | SE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
129 | SE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
130 | E |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
130 | NE |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
130 | SE |
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Aqua Fria Peak |
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New Mexico |
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire. |
131 | NW |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
132 | SE |
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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 |
133 | N |
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Grand Mesa Observatory |
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Colorado |
A remote astro-imaging observatory. |
133 | W |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
135 | S |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
135 | SE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
136 | NE |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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137 | NW |
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Gateway |
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Colorado |
A town in Mesa County. |
137 | SW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
138 | S |
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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. |
138 | SE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | S |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
139 | SE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
140 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
140 | SE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
140 | SW |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
140 | SW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
141 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
141 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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141 | SE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
143 | NE |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
143 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
144 | E |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
144 | NW |
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SGPalisadeCO Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Palisade. |
144 | S |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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145 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
147 | N |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
149 | NE |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
149 | W |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
150 | N |
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Spring Gulch |
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Colorado |
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale. |
150 | NE |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
150 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
150 | S |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
151 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
151 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
152 | NE |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
153 | N |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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153 | NW |
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Colorado National Monument |
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Colorado |
Centered on Bookcliff View Picnic Area in the Colorado National Monument. Site of the Colorado West Star Party of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club (WCAC). |
153 | NW |
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Moab Observatory |
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Utah |
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154 | SE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
155 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
156 | NE |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
157 | NE |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
157 | SE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
157 | SE |
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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. |
158 | S |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
159 | NW |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
160 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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160 | NE |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
160 | NW |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
160 | S |
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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. |
160 | S |
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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 |
160 | W |
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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. |
161 | NE |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
161 | NE |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
161 | NE |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
161 | S |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
161 | S |
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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. |
162 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
162 | NE |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
162 | NE |
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CSU-Pueblo Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Colorado State University Pueblo. Site of public star parties. Near Lake Pueblo State Park. |
162 | NW |
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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. |
162 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
162 | SE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
163 | N |
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Climax Observatory |
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Colorado |
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville. |
164 | NW |
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Sky Retreat at Westwater |
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Utah |
A private observing site. |
164 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
165 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
168 | NE |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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170 | SW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
172 | N |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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172 | N |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
173 | NE |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
175 | NE |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
177 | E |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
177 | NE |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
177 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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177 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
179 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
180 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |