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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 7 | NW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
| 20 | SW |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
| 22 | NW |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
| 25 | SE |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 27 | N |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 36 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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| 43 | N |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 43 | NE |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 48 | E |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 50 | E |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
| 53 | E |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 53 | NW |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
| 54 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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| 54 | W |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
| 59 | E |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 60 | NE |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 60 | SE |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
| 62 | E |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
| 64 | S |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
| 68 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 68 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
| 69 | E |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
| 72 | E |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 72 | E |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
| 72 | N |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
| 73 | E |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
| 74 | SE |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
| 75 | NE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
| 75 | SE |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 76 | SW |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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| 78 | E |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 79 | SE |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
| 80 | S |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
| 80 | SE |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
| 81 | NE |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 81 | NW |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 81 | SE |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
| 82 | SE |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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| 83 | NW |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
| 84 | NE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
| 84 | NW |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 85 | SE |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
| 90 | NE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
| 90 | SE |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
| 92 | SE |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
| 93 | E |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 93 | E |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
| 93 | SE |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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| 94 | E |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
| 94 | SW |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
| 96 | SE |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 99 | NE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
| 99 | SE |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
| 102 | SE |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 103 | NE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
| 105 | E |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 107 | SE |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
| 107 | SE |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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| 108 | NE |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
| 109 | E |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
| 111 | E |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
| 111 | NE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
| 111 | NE |
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Anderson Mesa Station |
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Arizona |
An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff. |
| 111 | SE |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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| 112 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
| 112 | SE |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
| 113 | N |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
| 114 | SE |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
| 114 | SE |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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| 115 | NW |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 115 | S |
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Sentinel |
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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. |
| 116 | E |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
| 117 | S |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 118 | SE |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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| 119 | SE |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
| 120 | SE |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 121 | NW |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 122 | W |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
| 123 | SE |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
| 123 | W |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
| 124 | E |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
| 128 | SE |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
| 129 | NE |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
| 129 | NE |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
| 129 | S |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 129 | SW |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
| 129 | W |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
| 130 | SE |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 131 | E |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
| 132 | SE |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
| 133 | NW |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
| 133 | W |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
| 134 | E |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 134 | SE |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 135 | SE |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 137 | SE |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
| 138 | NW |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 139 | W |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
| 140 | NW |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
| 141 | SE |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
| 141 | SW |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 142 | NW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 142 | NW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
| 142 | SE |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
| 142 | SW |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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| 143 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
| 146 | SE |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
| 146 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
| 148 | N |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 149 | S |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
| 150 | SE |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
| 150 | W |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
| 151 | SW |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
| 151 | W |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
| 153 | NW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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| 155 | NW |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 156 | W |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
| 157 | S |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 159 | W |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
| 160 | E |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
| 160 | E |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
| 160 | NW |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
| 160 | SW |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
| 162 | SE |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 163 | NW |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
| 164 | NW |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 165 | E |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 165 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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| 167 | W |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
| 168 | NW |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
| 169 | SE |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
| 170 | W |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
| 171 | W |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
| 172 | W |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
| 173 | NW |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 173 | SW |
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El Centro |
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California |
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| 174 | N |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
| 174 | W |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
| 174 | W |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
| 174 | W |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
| 178 | W |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
| 180 | NW |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
| 180 | W |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |