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Leeds |
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Utah |
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15 | E |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
16 | SW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
17 | W |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
18 | W |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
19 | W |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
21 | E |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
24 | SW |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
34 | NE |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
38 | NE |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
38 | NE |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
39 | NW |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
40 | E |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
49 | E |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
53 | E |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
66 | SW |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
70 | NW |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
71 | NE |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
71 | NE |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
79 | S |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
82 | NE |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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83 | SW |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
88 | N |
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Willard L. Eccles Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of the University of Utah. On Frisco Peak |
88 | SW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
99 | SW |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
104 | E |
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Glenn Canyon's Wahweap district |
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Arizona |
Site of public astronomy programs held by the National Park Service Night Sky Program. Forecast covers the portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Wahweap Bay. |
106 | SE |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
112 | NW |
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Black Cliff |
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Nevada |
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113 | SW |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
116 | NE |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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118 | NE |
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Aquarius Ranger Station |
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Utah |
A near Loa. |
119 | S |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
120 | S |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
122 | SW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
123 | SW |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
126 | NE |
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Richfield |
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Utah |
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127 | SE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
128 | NE |
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Fish Lake |
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Utah |
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129 | S |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
130 | NE |
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Observa-Torrey |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Capitol Reef park and the town of Torrey. |
130 | SW |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
131 | N |
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Lehman Caves Visitor Center |
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Nevada |
Vistor center of Great Basin National Park. Home of the Great Basin Astronomy Festival. |
131 | SW |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
132 | N |
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Great Basin National Park |
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Nevada |
Centered on the Lower Lehman Campground in Great Basin National Park. |
134 | W |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
136 | NE |
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Capitol Reef National Park |
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Utah |
National Park and IDA designated Dark Sky Park. |
136 | W |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
137 | N |
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Telescope Array Long Ridge FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
138 | SW |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
139 | N |
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Telescope Array Black Rock Mesa FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
140 | SE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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140 | SW |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
143 | S |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
144 | N |
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Telescope Array Central Laser Facility |
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Utah |
The Telescope Array Project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
145 | NW |
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Lund Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Lund. |
146 | SW |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
148 | SE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
148 | SW |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
150 | S |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
151 | S |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
152 | SE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
154 | SE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
156 | N |
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Telescope Array Middle Drum FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
157 | N |
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Dry Creek View Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory somewhere around Oak City. |
157 | N |
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ROVOR |
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Utah |
Remote Observatory for Variable Object Research. A private observatory of Brigham Young University (BYU). Located near Delta, UT. |
159 | SW |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
162 | NE |
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Mars Desert Research Station |
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Utah |
AKA MDRS. A research station with observatories. |
163 | SW |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
164 | S |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
164 | SW |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
165 | NE |
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Painted Rocks Campground |
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Utah |
Campground in Yuba State Park. |
168 | NW |
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Lunar Crater |
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Nevada |
A crater on earth in Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark. |
168 | S |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
168 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
170 | NE |
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Goblin Valley State Park |
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Utah |
State Park near Capitol Reef. |
170 | SE |
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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. |
175 | E |
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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. |
175 | NE |
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Snow College Planetarium |
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Utah |
Planetarium of Snow College in Ephraim, UT. |
176 | S |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
176 | SE |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
177 | SW |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
178 | S |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
180 | SE |
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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. |