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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 |
12 | N |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
17 | NE |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
26 | W |
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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. |
27 | S |
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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. |
32 | E |
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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. |
40 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
42 | NE |
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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. |
48 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
52 | NE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
53 | NE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
53 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
55 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
57 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
59 | NE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
59 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
62 | NW |
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SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |
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New Mexico |
A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
63 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
64 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
67 | NE |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
67 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
70 | 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. |
72 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
78 | NE |
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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 |
79 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
79 | SE |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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80 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
82 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
85 | E |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
85 | NE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
86 | NE |
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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. |
86 | NE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
89 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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90 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
90 | S |
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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. |
91 | N |
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Rainbow Park Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory and Planetarium which is a joint venture of the city of Rio Rancho and the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society (RRAS). Located in Rainbow Park. |
92 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
93 | E |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
93 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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94 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
95 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
96 | NE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
96 | SE |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
99 | NW |
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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. |
100 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
100 | NE |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
100 | SW |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
100 | SW |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
101 | NE |
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Vista Larga Observation Area |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site, but available to members of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
102 | NE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
102 | SW |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | SE |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
104 | S |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
104 | SW |
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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 |
105 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
105 | SW |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
106 | SW |
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City of Rocks State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
106 | W |
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Cosmic Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest. |
107 | N |
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White Ridge parking lot |
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New Mexico |
Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro. |
108 | SE |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
108 | SE |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
112 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
112 | SE |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
112 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
112 | W |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
113 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
114 | SE |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
115 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
116 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
117 | S |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
120 | SE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |