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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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11 | NW |
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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. |
15 | W |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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18 | 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 |
19 | E |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
23 | SW |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
26 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
26 | S |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
26 | SW |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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27 | SW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
29 | NW |
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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. |
30 | N |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
31 | SW |
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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. |
32 | N |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
33 | S |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
37 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
38 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
38 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
40 | NE |
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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. |
40 | W |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
42 | NW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
43 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
44 | S |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
47 | SW |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
48 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
50 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
50 | W |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
52 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
61 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
63 | NE |
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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. |
63 | SW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
63 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
65 | S |
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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. |
65 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
66 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
68 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
69 | SW |
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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. |
71 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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72 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
76 | SW |
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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. |
78 | 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. |
78 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
79 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
81 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
84 | SW |
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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 |
86 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
88 | NW |
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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). |
91 | SE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
96 | SW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
97 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
97 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
99 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
101 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
105 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
105 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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110 | SW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
110 | SW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
111 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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113 | NE |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
114 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
115 | NW |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
117 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
118 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
119 | N |
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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. |
120 | SW |
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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. |
125 | N |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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126 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
129 | N |
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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. |
130 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
130 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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136 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
137 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
138 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
139 | 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. |
139 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
140 | SE |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
141 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
141 | W |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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143 | NE |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
143 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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144 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
144 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
146 | N |
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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. |
148 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
149 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
149 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
149 | NW |
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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. |
149 | SW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
150 | SW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
152 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
152 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
153 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
154 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | NW |
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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. |
158 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
159 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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159 | SW |
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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 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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161 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
161 | S |
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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. |
163 | SW |
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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 |
163 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
165 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
166 | N |
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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. |
167 | N |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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168 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
168 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
168 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
169 | E |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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169 | E |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
169 | E |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
169 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
170 | SW |
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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. |
175 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
176 | N |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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178 | N |
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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. |
178 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
179 | NW |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
179 | SW |
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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. |
180 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |