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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. |
15 | SW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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21 | SW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
24 | SE |
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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. |
24 | 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. |
28 | N |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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33 | E |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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35 | S |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
36 | N |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
37 | SW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
46 | NE |
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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. |
47 | NE |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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48 | NE |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
48 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
48 | W |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
52 | N |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
53 | SW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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55 | N |
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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 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
56 | NW |
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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). |
56 | SE |
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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). |
58 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
67 | N |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
73 | N |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
74 | E |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
78 | 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. |
82 | N |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
85 | E |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
86 | NE |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
88 | N |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
96 | N |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
96 | S |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
98 | N |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
99 | SE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
103 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
106 | NE |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
107 | NW |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
110 | 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. |
110 | W |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
112 | E |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
112 | N |
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Grand Mesa Observatory |
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Colorado |
A remote astro-imaging observatory. |
114 | NW |
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Gateway |
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Colorado |
A town in Mesa County. |
115 | NE |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
119 | SE |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
120 | 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. |
120 | SE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
121 | 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. |
122 | NE |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
124 | N |
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SGPalisadeCO Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Palisade. |
125 | NE |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
125 | SE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
128 | NE |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
128 | NW |
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Moab Observatory |
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Utah |
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128 | 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. |
129 | 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. |
130 | NE |
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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. |
130 | 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. |
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). |
131 | SE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
132 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
132 | SE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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133 | E |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
133 | NE |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
135 | E |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
135 | NW |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
135 | SE |
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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. |
135 | SE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
136 | 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. |
136 | NW |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
136 | SE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
137 | E |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
137 | 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. |
137 | S |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
139 | E |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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139 | 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. |
139 | 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. |
139 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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140 | NW |
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Sky Retreat at Westwater |
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Utah |
A private observing site. |
141 | NE |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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141 | SW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
142 | NE |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
142 | W |
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Monument Valley |
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Utah |
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of Monument Valley area. |
143 | SW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
145 | SE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
147 | E |
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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. |
147 | NE |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
148 | NE |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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148 | S |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
149 | E |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
149 | NE |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
149 | SE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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150 | NE |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
150 | SE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
152 | NE |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
153 | SE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
154 | 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. |
156 | NE |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
156 | S |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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156 | SE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
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 | NE |
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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. |
158 | 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. |
158 | SE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
159 | NE |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
160 | NE |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
160 | SE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
161 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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161 | SE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
161 | SE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
162 | E |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
162 | N |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
162 | NE |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
163 | SE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
165 | NE |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
165 | NE |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
165 | SE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
166 | NE |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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167 | S |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
167 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
167 | SE |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
168 | NE |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
168 | NE |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
168 | S |
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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. |
170 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
170 | S |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
170 | S |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
171 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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172 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
173 | NE |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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173 | NE |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
174 | 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. |
174 | SW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
175 | NW |
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Green River |
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Utah |
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176 | NE |
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Lake Dillon Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Dillon. |
176 | SE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
176 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
178 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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179 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
179 | SE |
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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. |
180 | SE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |