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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
20 | 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. |
25 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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34 | E |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
34 | W |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
38 | S |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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39 | W |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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46 | N |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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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. |
47 | SW |
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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. |
48 | N |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
48 | SW |
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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. |
49 | E |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
49 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
52 | S |
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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). |
53 | NW |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
55 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
57 | NE |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
63 | SW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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65 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
65 | NW |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
67 | NE |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
67 | NW |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
68 | SW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
72 | SW |
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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. |
72 | W |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
73 | NE |
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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. |
73 | NW |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
74 | NE |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
78 | E |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
79 | E |
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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. |
80 | SW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
81 | NW |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
82 | NE |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
84 | E |
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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. |
85 | SW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
87 | E |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
88 | NW |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
89 | E |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
89 | E |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
89 | SE |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
90 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
93 | NE |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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95 | SW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
96 | E |
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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. |
96 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
97 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
98 | E |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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99 | N |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
100 | SW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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101 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
102 | NE |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
103 | NE |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
104 | NE |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
105 | N |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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105 | NE |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
106 | NW |
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Grand Mesa Observatory |
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Colorado |
A remote astro-imaging observatory. |
106 | S |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
108 | N |
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Spring Gulch |
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Colorado |
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale. |
109 | NE |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
111 | NE |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
111 | SE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
111 | SE |
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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. |
114 | NE |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
114 | NE |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
116 | E |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
116 | N |
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Climax Observatory |
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Colorado |
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville. |
117 | NE |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
117 | NE |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
117 | NW |
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SGPalisadeCO Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Palisade. |
117 | SE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
119 | SE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
120 | NE |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
124 | E |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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124 | N |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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124 | SE |
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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. |
124 | SE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
125 | NE |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
125 | NE |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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125 | NW |
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Gateway |
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Colorado |
A town in Mesa County. |
126 | E |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
127 | N |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
127 | SE |
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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. |
128 | E |
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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. |
128 | NE |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
130 | W |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
131 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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131 | NW |
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Colorado National Monument |
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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). |
133 | N |
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Lake Dillon Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Dillon. |
134 | SW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
135 | NE |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
135 | S |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
136 | S |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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138 | NE |
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Burland Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park county. |
138 | S |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
138 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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139 | SE |
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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. |
140 | NE |
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Loveland Pass |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of Loveland Pass and Grizzly Peak Trailhead. |
141 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
141 | NE |
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Meyer-Womble Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Denver University on Mt Evans. |
142 | NE |
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Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Colorado Springs. |
142 | NE |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
143 | SE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
144 | S |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
145 | NE |
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Kings Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
145 | S |
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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. |
145 | W |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
147 | NE |
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Horseappleacres Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide. |
147 | NW |
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Sky Retreat at Westwater |
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Utah |
A private observing site. |
148 | NE |
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Bear Dance Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Larkspur. |
148 | W |
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Moab Observatory |
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Utah |
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151 | NE |
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Berthoud Pass Trailhead |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the trailhead of Berthoud Pass. |
151 | S |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
152 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
153 | NE |
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Evergreen |
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Colorado |
In the foothills southwest of Denver. |
153 | NE |
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Roxborough Park |
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Colorado |
Forecast also covers nearby Roxborough State Park. |
154 | NW |
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Panorama Point |
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Utah |
In Arches National Park which is an International Dark Sky Park with astronomy programs. |
155 | E |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
155 | S |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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156 | NE |
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Avyatha Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
156 | NE |
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Castle Rock |
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Colorado |
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156 | S |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
156 | 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 |
158 | N |
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West Grand High School |
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Colorado |
High school In Kremmling. |
158 | NE |
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Peyton |
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Colorado |
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158 | S |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
158 | W |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
160 | NE |
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Missouri Gulch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
160 | S |
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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. |
161 | NE |
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The Icebox |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Fraser. Also covers Winter Park ski resort. |
162 | N |
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Meeker |
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Colorado |
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162 | N |
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Moondance |
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Colorado |
A private site about 10 miles from Kremmling |
162 | NE |
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Whispering Pines Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private Observatory. |
163 | NE |
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Golden |
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Colorado |
A town in Jefferson county. |
164 | NE |
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NREL- Solar Radiation Research Laboratory |
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Colorado |
Laboratory of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A private site of the U.S. Department of Energy. |
164 | W |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
166 | NE |
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Centennial |
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Colorado |
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166 | NE |
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Idlewild Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Englewood. |
166 | NE |
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LEO Scope |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the GEODSS Test Bed site near Yoder, Colorado. |
166 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
166 | W |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
167 | NE |
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Parker |
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Colorado |
Home of star parties held by the astronomy department at the Parker campus of Arapaho Community College. In Douglas county. |
167 | NE |
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the county park. Near Calhan. |
168 | NE |
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Chamberlin Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Univerity of Denver. Site of public observing held by the Denver Astronomical Society. |
168 | NE |
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Indian Tree Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Elbert County. |
168 | NE |
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Nederland Observatory |
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Colorado |
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169 | NE |
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McCurdy Road |
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Colorado |
Nearly deserted double T'ed dirt road south of Rush |
169 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
170 | NE |
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Arvada |
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Colorado |
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170 | NE |
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Denver |
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Colorado |
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170 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
171 | NE |
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Moss Rock Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
171 | NE |
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University of Colorado Alpine Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the Mountain Research Station of the University of Colorado. |
171 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
171 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
172 | NE |
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Wardrop Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Kiowa. |
172 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
173 | NE |
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Tollgate Creek Park |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Colorado Astronomers yahoo group. In Aurora. |
173 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
173 | S |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
174 | N |
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Lake Granby (North Shore) |
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Colorado |
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174 | NE |
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Westminster |
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Colorado |
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176 | NE |
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Sommers-Bausch Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the University of Colorado in Boulder. |
176 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
177 | NE |
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Boulder |
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Colorado |
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178 | NE |
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Boulder Heights Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
178 | NE |
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Broomfield |
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Colorado |
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178 | S |
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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. |
178 | SE |
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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. |
178 | SW |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
179 | N |
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Skyline Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Steamboat Springs. |
179 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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