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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. |
6 | W |
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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. |
12 | N |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
12 | NW |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
15 | N |
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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. |
17 | E |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
18 | NE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
19 | NE |
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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 |
20 | E |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
26 | W |
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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. |
40 | N |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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49 | N |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
57 | N |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
61 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
64 | SW |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
67 | W |
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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. |
68 | SE |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
68 | W |
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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. |
72 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
72 | SW |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
77 | SW |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
81 | SW |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
82 | E |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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85 | N |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
86 | NE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
86 | W |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
87 | NW |
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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. |
87 | W |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
90 | SE |
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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. |
91 | SE |
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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. |
93 | E |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
93 | NW |
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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. |
100 | N |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
109 | NW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
114 | NW |
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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 |
115 | N |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
122 | W |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
123 | NW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
123 | W |
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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. |
125 | NW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
125 | SW |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
126 | W |
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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. |
128 | W |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
128 | W |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
131 | N |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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134 | NW |
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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. |
134 | SE |
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Van Horn |
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Texas |
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137 | N |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
137 | NW |
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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. |
138 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
139 | N |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
142 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
143 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
143 | W |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
144 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
146 | NW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
148 | NE |
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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). |
149 | E |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
151 | NW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
152 | N |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
154 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
155 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | E |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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156 | N |
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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. |
156 | N |
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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 |
157 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
157 | N |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
158 | W |
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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 |
159 | NW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
164 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
164 | N |
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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. |
166 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
166 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
168 | SE |
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BSM_TX |
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Texas |
A private observatory in the AAVSO network. |
170 | SE |
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Valentine |
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Texas |
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171 | W |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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172 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
173 | NW |
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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. |
174 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
174 | SE |
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Balmorhea State Park |
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Texas |
State park near Toyahvale. (432) 375-2370. |
175 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
176 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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176 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
178 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
178 | N |
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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. |
180 | SE |
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McDonald Observatory |
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Texas |
A professional observatory of the University of Texas. Home of the Hobby-Eberly, Harlan J. Smith and Otto Struve telescopes. |
180 | SE |
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Sky Pony Observatory |
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Texas |
A private observatory. |