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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
17 | 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 |
19 | W |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
23 | SE |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
31 | N |
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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. |
35 | 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. |
40 | N |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
40 | 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. |
42 | N |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
42 | NE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
52 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
54 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
55 | N |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
57 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
64 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
66 | N |
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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 |
68 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
68 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
69 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
70 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
71 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
71 | NE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
71 | SE |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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72 | 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. |
72 | NE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
73 | SE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
74 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
75 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
75 | W |
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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. |
75 | W |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
77 | W |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
80 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
80 | 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. |
82 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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82 | 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. |
82 | SE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
83 | NE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
87 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
87 | 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. |
89 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
90 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
91 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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95 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
95 | 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. |
96 | 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. |
96 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
98 | SE |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
99 | 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. |
101 | SE |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
102 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
102 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
102 | 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. |
103 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
103 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
104 | E |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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105 | 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. |
107 | NE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
108 | 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. |
109 | 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. |
109 | 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. |
110 | NE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
112 | SE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
114 | SE |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
115 | NE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
115 | SW |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
115 | SW |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
117 | SW |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
118 | SE |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
120 | 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. |
120 | 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. |