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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
16 | E |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
18 | E |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
24 | NE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
27 | S |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
41 | E |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
41 | S |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
42 | E |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
44 | S |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
45 | SE |
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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. |
45 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
47 | E |
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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. |
47 | SE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
50 | SE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
53 | S |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
54 | S |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
55 | E |
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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. |
56 | N |
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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). |
56 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
58 | S |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
60 | SW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
61 | S |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
61 | SE |
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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. |
61 | SE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
62 | W |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
63 | S |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
66 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
66 | SE |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
71 | SE |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
72 | S |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
74 | E |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
75 | SW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
77 | S |
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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. |
77 | SW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
77 | SW |
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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. |
81 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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81 | W |
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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. |
82 | NW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
82 | S |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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83 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
88 | S |
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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. |
88 | SE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
90 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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95 | SW |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
98 | S |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
99 | SE |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
100 | S |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
101 | S |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
102 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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102 | SE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
104 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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106 | W |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
107 | E |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
107 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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107 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
110 | S |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
111 | S |
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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. |
114 | S |
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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. |
115 | NW |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
118 | SW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
119 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
119 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
122 | S |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
122 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
125 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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125 | SE |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
126 | NW |
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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. |
126 | SE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
127 | NE |
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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. |
128 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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129 | S |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
129 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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129 | W |
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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. |
130 | S |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
132 | NW |
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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. |
134 | NW |
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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). |
135 | N |
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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. |
135 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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136 | SW |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
137 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
137 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
138 | S |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
139 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
140 | S |
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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. |
141 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
141 | SE |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
143 | N |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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143 | NW |
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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. |
143 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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143 | SE |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
143 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
144 | N |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
145 | NW |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
145 | NW |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
145 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
147 | NW |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
147 | SE |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
148 | SE |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
149 | N |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
150 | W |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
151 | E |
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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. |
151 | SW |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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152 | E |
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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. |
154 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
156 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
157 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
157 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
157 | SE |
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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. |
159 | NW |
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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. |
159 | SE |
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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) |
160 | E |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
160 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
161 | N |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
161 | NW |
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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. |
162 | N |
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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 |
163 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
165 | N |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
165 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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166 | W |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
167 | N |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
168 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
168 | SW |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
169 | E |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
171 | S |
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Ancient Light Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Florence Arizona. |
171 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
171 | W |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
172 | E |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
172 | W |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
173 | NE |
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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. |
174 | S |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
174 | W |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
176 | NE |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
176 | S |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
176 | W |
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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 |
176 | W |
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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. |
177 | W |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
180 | E |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |