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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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27 | NE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
35 | SW |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
56 | E |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
57 | NW |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
59 | SW |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
62 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
62 | NW |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
63 | NW |
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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. |
63 | W |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
67 | NW |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
68 | NW |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
68 | W |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
69 | NW |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
69 | NW |
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Oak Flat Picnic Area |
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New Mexico |
Picnic area in Oak Flat which is in the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest. Used as an observing site by members of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society among others. |
73 | N |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
73 | NW |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
76 | NW |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
76 | SW |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
77 | NW |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
77 | NW |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
77 | NW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
78 | N |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
78 | W |
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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 |
79 | NW |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
82 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
84 | NW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
85 | NW |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
86 | W |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
87 | N |
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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 |
87 | W |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
88 | NW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
89 | NW |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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90 | NW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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90 | W |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
91 | NW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
92 | SE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
93 | NW |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
93 | W |
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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. |
93 | W |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
97 | NW |
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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. |
99 | SW |
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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. |
101 | SW |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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102 | NW |
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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. |
102 | NW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
104 | W |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
105 | N |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
105 | N |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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107 | NW |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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110 | NW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
111 | NW |
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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. |
113 | NW |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
115 | E |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
116 | N |
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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. |
116 | S |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
118 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
118 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
119 | S |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
120 | W |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
121 | N |
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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. |
121 | NW |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
121 | W |
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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 |
125 | N |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
125 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
125 | S |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
125 | S |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
128 | SW |
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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. |
130 | S |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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131 | N |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
131 | S |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
132 | NW |
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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. |
134 | N |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | S |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
138 | E |
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Walcott Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
138 | SW |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
139 | NW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
142 | W |
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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. |
143 | SE |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
145 | N |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
148 | E |
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Muleshoe NWR |
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Texas |
A National Wildlife Refuge. Ask for permission before entering. Used by the South Plains Astronomy Club. |
150 | N |
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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. |
154 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
154 | W |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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155 | SW |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
158 | S |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
165 | NE |
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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. |
165 | SW |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
166 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
167 | SW |
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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. |
168 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
168 | W |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
170 | N |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
170 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
171 | N |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
171 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
171 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
171 | W |
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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. |
171 | W |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
173 | NE |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
173 | W |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
174 | S |
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Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
In Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Site of monthly and nightly astronomy programs. |
176 | SW |
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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. |
177 | E |
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Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge |
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Texas |
Wildlife preserve used by the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
177 | S |
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Rattle Snake Springs |
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New Mexico |
A public site near Rattle Snakes Springs Ranger Station, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
177 | SE |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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178 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
178 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |