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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
7 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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8 | E |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
11 | SW |
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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. |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
18 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
20 | NW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
20 | 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. |
21 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
22 | SE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
25 | E |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
25 | E |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
26 | S |
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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 |
27 | SE |
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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. |
28 | SE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | E |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | SE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
29 | SE |
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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. |
30 | SE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
32 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
34 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
36 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
36 | NE |
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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. |
39 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
40 | E |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
40 | NE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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40 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
42 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
43 | NE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
45 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
47 | E |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
47 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
49 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
51 | E |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
53 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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56 | E |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
58 | S |
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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. |
60 | NE |
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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 |
65 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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67 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
69 | N |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
70 | NE |
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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. |
73 | N |
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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. |
74 | W |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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77 | E |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
80 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
88 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
89 | S |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
90 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
90 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
91 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
91 | NW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
91 | SE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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92 | W |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
93 | SE |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
95 | E |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
95 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
99 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
100 | S |
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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 |
101 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | W |
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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. |
104 | NE |
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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. |
105 | S |
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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. |
105 | SW |
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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. |
110 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
115 | SW |
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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. |
116 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
116 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
117 | SW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
119 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
122 | N |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
124 | S |
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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. |
124 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
125 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
125 | SW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
126 | SW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
127 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
128 | NE |
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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. |
131 | W |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
133 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | NW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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135 | N |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
138 | N |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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138 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
141 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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144 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
144 | SE |
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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). |
144 | SW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
145 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
153 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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155 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
155 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
156 | NW |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
156 | NW |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
157 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
159 | W |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
161 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
161 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
163 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
166 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
167 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
169 | S |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
169 | 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. |
170 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
171 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
173 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
174 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
175 | 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. |
175 | S |
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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. |
177 | N |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
177 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
177 | SE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
178 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
178 | 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 |
179 | SW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |