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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
4 | NW |
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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. |
10 | E |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
23 | NE |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
28 | E |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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31 | 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. |
41 | NW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
44 | NW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
47 | S |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
47 | S |
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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. |
47 | S |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
58 | W |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
64 | SE |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
66 | S |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
66 | S |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
75 | N |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
75 | SE |
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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. |
82 | W |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
84 | W |
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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. |
85 | SE |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
86 | SW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
86 | SW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
88 | E |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
89 | E |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
89 | E |
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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. |
89 | NE |
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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. |
89 | W |
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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. |
90 | E |
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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. |
91 | E |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
92 | S |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
93 | E |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
94 | E |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
95 | NE |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
95 | SE |
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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 |
95 | SW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
95 | SW |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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96 | SW |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
97 | E |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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101 | E |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
102 | E |
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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 |
102 | SE |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
109 | E |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
109 | S |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
110 | E |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
110 | NE |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
111 | S |
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Cosmic Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest. |
111 | SW |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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112 | E |
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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. |
112 | E |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
113 | E |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
114 | E |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
117 | E |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
118 | NE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
119 | SE |
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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. |
120 | NW |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
121 | N |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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122 | E |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
122 | E |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
123 | S |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
124 | SE |
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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. |
125 | E |
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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. |
126 | E |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
126 | E |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
126 | 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. |
130 | E |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
131 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
131 | W |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
133 | E |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
133 | W |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
135 | N |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
138 | E |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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138 | NE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
138 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
141 | E |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
141 | S |
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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 |
142 | E |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
143 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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143 | SE |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
147 | N |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
148 | E |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
149 | S |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
150 | N |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
150 | NE |
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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. |
151 | N |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
151 | S |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
152 | E |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
152 | S |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
152 | 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. |
152 | SE |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
154 | S |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
155 | N |
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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 | E |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
157 | W |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
157 | W |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
158 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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159 | E |
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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 |
159 | N |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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159 | 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. |
161 | 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. |
161 | S |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
162 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
165 | SW |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
166 | W |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
167 | N |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
168 | S |
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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. |
169 | N |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
169 | N |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
169 | NE |
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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). |
170 | N |
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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. |
171 | W |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
172 | NE |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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173 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
173 | SE |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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173 | SW |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
174 | S |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
174 | SE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
175 | NW |
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Monument Valley |
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Utah |
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of Monument Valley area. |
175 | S |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
176 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
177 | SE |
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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. |
178 | E |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
178 | E |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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178 | W |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
180 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
180 | W |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
180 | W |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |