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Old Fort Lewis Observatory
Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Observatory
located at the site of the
Old Fort Lewis
.
10
E
Durango
Colorado
12
SW
Pleiades Observatory West
Colorado
A private observatory
13
SE
Colorado Skies Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
24
NE
Lemon Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Members of the
Four Corners Stargazers
observe in the area. Forecast also covers the
Miller Creek Campground
.
24
SE
Dutchman's Hill Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
24
W
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Centered on the
park
's headquarters.
30
NW
Deep Sky Remote Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
35
S
Farmington
New Mexico
36
W
Arriola Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
near Cortez.
38
W
Milagro Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory northwest of Cortez.
41
E
Chimney Rock
Colorado
An
education and archaeological area
in
San Juan National Forest
between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
45
NE
Silverton
Colorado
53
E
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
54
NE
Grouse Gulch
Colorado
In
San Juan National Forest
. San Juan County.
59
N
Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
of a member of the
Norwood Dark Sky Advocates
(NDSA).
65
N
Ridgway Nature & Science Center
Colorado
Future
nature and science center
in Ridgeway.
67
N
Log Hill Mesa
Colorado
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway.
68
NE
Lake City
Colorado
68
NE
Windy Point Observation Site
Colorado
Overlook
and observing site. Location of
public observing programs
held by the
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
.
72
NE
"Flying F" Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Creede.
74
E
Navajo Peak
Colorado
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
77
N
Pinon Ridge Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
84
S
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
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85
N
Solar Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
94
NW
Saleratus Ranch
Utah
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains.
95
N
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
a
National Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Montrose.
98
E
Lookout Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
98
NE
Elk Creek Visitor's Center
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.
98
NW
Sierra La Sal Observatory
Utah
A private observatory near La Sal.
101
N
Singing Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
somewhere around Crawford, CO.
104
N
Pool Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Delta.
106
SW
Dine Sky Observatory
Arizona
Observatory of
Many Farms High School
. Near the town of Many Farms.
107
NE
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Colorado
A public
observatory
observatory near Gunnison.
108
E
The Mad Professor's Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
108
SE
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
An
education and retreat center
of The Presbyterian Church.
109
W
Natural Bridges National Monument
Utah
National monument
which has been declared an
International Dark-Sky Park
.
111
N
Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Hotchkiss.
112
NW
Gateway
Colorado
A town in Mesa County.
120
N
Grand Mesa Observatory
Colorado
A remote astro-imaging
observatory
.
120
SE
El Rito Observatory
New Mexico
On the El Rito campus of
Northern New Mexico Community College
. Also used by the
El Valle Astronomers
.
120
W
Monument Valley
Utah
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of
Monument Valley
area.
121
NW
Moab Observatory
Utah
121
SE
Fenton Hill Observtory
New Mexico
AKA TA-57.
Observatory
of the
Los Alamos National Laboratory
.
123
NW
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
National Park
with
dark skies
.
123
S
Rehoboth
New Mexico
Home of the
Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory
.
124
S
Gallup
New Mexico
A town in McKinley county.
125
NW
Dead Horse Point State Park
Utah
State Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Moab.
127
NE
Elkhorn Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
129
SE
Valle Grande Entrance Station
New Mexico
Visitor Center of the
Valles Caldera National Preserve
.
130
N
SGPalisadeCO Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Palisade.
130
NE
Mountain Sky Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
131
E
7500 Foot Desert Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
131
NW
Panorama Point
Utah
In
Arches National Park
which is an
International Dark Sky Park
with
astronomy programs
.
134
E
Darlington Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
134
N
Colorado National Monument
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).
135
S
Bluewater Lake State Park
New Mexico
State park
near Prewitt.
136
SE
San Ysidro
New Mexico
In Sandoval county.
138
SE
White Ridge parking lot
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.
139
NE
Orient Land Trust
Colorado
Orient Land Trust
with
astronomy programs
.
140
NW
Sky Retreat at Westwater
Utah
A private observing site.
140
SE
Dixon Ball Field
New Mexico
A baseball field, used for star parties by the
El Valle Astronomers
. In Dixon.
140
SE
Espanola
New Mexico
140
SE
Juniper Campground
New Mexico
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at
Bandelier National Monument
. Home of the Bandelier NM
Night Sky Program
.
142
SE
White Rock
New Mexico
Site near Los Alamos used by the
Pajarito Astronomers
144
E
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado
Centered on the amphitheater of the
park
. An
International Dark Sky Park
. Home of public night sky
programs
.
144
NE
Stone Bridge
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.
145
S
Grants
New Mexico
146
E
Vallecito Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
146
NE
MacPeak Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
149
NE
Verdemont Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Westcliffe.
149
SE
Taos
New Mexico
A meeting place of the
El Valle Astronomers
.
149
SE
Truchas
New Mexico
151
NE
Aspen Science Center
Colorado
Science Center
in Aspen.
151
NE
Star Kyst Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Buena Vista.
152
N
Spring Gulch
Colorado
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale.
152
SE
Las Dos Scopes
New Mexico
Site of private observatories.
153
S
El Morro National Monument Visitor Center
New Mexico
Visitor center of
El Morro National Monument
which is applying for
International Dark-Sky Park
status.
154
E
Enchanted Forest Ski Area
New Mexico
A cross-country
ski area
. Near Red River.
154
NE
Smokey Jack Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley
. Site of their public
star parties
.
154
S
Stargate Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Paxton springs.
155
S
Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
155
SE
Sunflower Observatory
New Mexico
156
S
Zuni
New Mexico
Home of
Zuni High School
. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock.
156
SE
Coronado State Monument
New Mexico
In
Coronado State Monument
.
156
SE
Rainbow Park Observatory
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
.
157
E
Lazy J Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
157
NE
Bull Domingo Astro
Colorado
A private observatory site near Westcliffe.
159
NE
Sky Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Near Rosita.
159
SE
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Home of the
Capital City Astronomy Club
.
160
SE
Corrales
New Mexico
162
E
Rocky Mountain Star Stare
Colorado
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A
star party
held by the
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
. Near Gardner.
162
SE
Camp Tres Ritos
New Mexico
A
Boy Scout Camp
near Tres Ritos.
162
SE
Dome Valley Observatory
New Mexico
Near Placitas.
163
E
Gardner
Colorado
163
NE
Mount Massive Lakes Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
163
SE
Casa Victoria Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe.
165
E
Ring Place
New Mexico
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts,
BSA
.
165
NE
Bar-J Ranch
Colorado
165
SE
Cowles
New Mexico
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of
Santa Fe National Forest
165
SE
Sky Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM.
165
SE
Hat Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
166
SE
Astronomy Adventures Observing Site
New Mexico
Commerical observing site of
Astronomy Adventures
. Near Cerrillos.
167
NW
Green River
Utah
167
SE
Tanager Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Albuquerque.
168
SE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Home of the
Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
168
SE
San Pedro Creek
New Mexico
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek.
169
E
Aqua Fria Peak
New Mexico
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire.
169
NE
Black Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Park County, CO.
169
NE
Leadville
Colorado
170
NW
Mars Desert Research Station
Utah
AKA MDRS. A
research station
with
observatories
.
171
E
Picketwire Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks.
171
NW
Goblin Valley State Park
Utah
State Park
near Capitol Reef.
171
SE
Lamy Ridge Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
near Lamy..
172
NE
Warm Springs Ranch
Colorado
A private site.
174
SE
Mesa Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
175
NE
Abraas Stargate Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Canon City.
175
SW
GuideStar Observatory
Arizona
A private
observatory
.
176
NE
Cloudbait Observatory
Colorado
An
observatory
near Guffey.
177
SE
Modest Pinon Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains.
178
SW
Painted Desert Inn
Arizona
A
museum and landmark
with no overnight accomodations. In the
Petrified Forest National Park
(PEFO) which is an
International Dark Sky Park
.
179
N
Eagle Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Eagle.
179
NE
Climax Observatory
Colorado
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville.
179
NE
San Isabel Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
179
SE
STACEE
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
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