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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
9 | SW |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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23 | SE |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
29 | NW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
35 | W |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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36 | NW |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
39 | NW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
48 | SE |
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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. |
58 | N |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
59 | NW |
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Rainbow Forest Museum |
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Arizona |
Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
65 | E |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
66 | E |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
67 | E |
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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. |
68 | E |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
70 | E |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
73 | N |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
73 | W |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
74 | N |
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Painted Desert Inn |
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Arizona |
A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
75 | E |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
83 | W |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
84 | E |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
86 | NE |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
86 | NE |
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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. |
86 | SE |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
90 | SE |
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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 |
92 | S |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
93 | NE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
93 | S |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
98 | E |
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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. |
98 | NW |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
98 | SE |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
98 | W |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
101 | S |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
103 | SW |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
105 | N |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
106 | N |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
106 | SE |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
107 | SE |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | NE |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
109 | NW |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
109 | SE |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
110 | SE |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
111 | NE |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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115 | W |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
119 | SW |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
120 | E |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
123 | E |
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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 |
124 | NW |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
125 | S |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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125 | SW |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
126 | SW |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
128 | W |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
130 | SE |
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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. |
130 | SW |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
132 | E |
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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. |
132 | NW |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
132 | SW |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
132 | W |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
132 | W |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
133 | SW |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
133 | W |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
134 | SE |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
134 | W |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
135 | SE |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
136 | SE |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
136 | W |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
138 | E |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
138 | S |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
138 | SW |
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Ancient Light Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Florence Arizona. |
138 | SW |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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140 | NW |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
140 | SE |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
141 | SW |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
141 | W |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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142 | NW |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
142 | SW |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
143 | S |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
143 | W |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
143 | W |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
143 | W |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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144 | NW |
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Anderson Mesa Station |
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Arizona |
An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff. |
144 | SW |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
145 | E |
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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. |
147 | S |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
147 | SW |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
147 | W |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
148 | S |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
149 | S |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
149 | W |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
150 | E |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
150 | S |
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Rancho Hidalgo |
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New Mexico |
Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village. |
150 | S |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
150 | S |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
150 | W |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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151 | S |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
151 | SW |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
151 | SW |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
151 | W |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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152 | S |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
152 | S |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
152 | W |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
153 | E |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
153 | NW |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
153 | S |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
153 | SW |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
153 | SW |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
153 | W |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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154 | 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. |
154 | S |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
154 | SW |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
154 | W |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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155 | S |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
156 | NE |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
156 | SW |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
156 | W |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
156 | W |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
157 | NW |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
157 | S |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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157 | SW |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
157 | W |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
158 | SW |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
159 | E |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
159 | N |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
159 | SW |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
159 | W |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
160 | SW |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
160 | W |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
160 | W |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
160 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
161 | NE |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
161 | SE |
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Deneb Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
161 | W |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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161 | W |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
162 | SW |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
162 | SW |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
162 | SW |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
162 | W |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
163 | SE |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
164 | W |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
166 | NW |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
166 | S |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
166 | SE |
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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. |
166 | SW |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
166 | SW |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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166 | W |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
167 | NE |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
167 | SW |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
167 | SW |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
167 | W |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
168 | NE |
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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. |
168 | S |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
169 | S |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
169 | SW |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
169 | W |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
169 | W |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
170 | W |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
171 | E |
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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 |
171 | NE |
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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. |
171 | W |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
172 | E |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
172 | SW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
173 | W |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
174 | NE |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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175 | E |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
175 | SW |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
176 | SW |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
176 | W |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
177 | NE |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
177 | SE |
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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. |
178 | NW |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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178 | W |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
179 | NE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
179 | SW |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
180 | S |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |