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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
5 | E |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
32 | S |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
39 | SE |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
40 | SE |
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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. |
44 | SE |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
50 | SE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
53 | SW |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
57 | SE |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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58 | NE |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
67 | SW |
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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. |
76 | 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. |
80 | SW |
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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. |
85 | SW |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
88 | S |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
89 | 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. |
89 | S |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
90 | N |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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92 | SW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
96 | SW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
105 | S |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
107 | E |
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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. |
107 | SE |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
108 | NE |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | S |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
108 | S |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
111 | E |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
111 | W |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
113 | S |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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114 | N |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
115 | 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. |
115 | N |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
117 | E |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
118 | SW |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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119 | E |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
119 | 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. |
122 | E |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
122 | E |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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122 | NE |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
122 | S |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
124 | E |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
124 | E |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
124 | 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. |
125 | SE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
127 | SW |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
128 | E |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
128 | SE |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
128 | SE |
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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. |
129 | N |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
129 | SE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
130 | N |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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131 | N |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
131 | 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. |
132 | E |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
132 | 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 |
132 | N |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
133 | S |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
137 | E |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
139 | E |
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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. |
139 | NE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
139 | 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 |
140 | NE |
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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. |
141 | 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. |
142 | E |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | 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. |
142 | W |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
143 | E |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
143 | E |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
143 | NE |
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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. |
144 | E |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
144 | SE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
144 | SE |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
145 | W |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
146 | SW |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
146 | W |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
146 | W |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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147 | E |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
147 | E |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
150 | E |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
150 | E |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
151 | 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. |
152 | E |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
152 | NE |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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152 | S |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
153 | E |
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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. |
153 | E |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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153 | E |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
154 | E |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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156 | 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). |
158 | E |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
159 | NW |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
160 | SE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
160 | W |
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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. |
161 | E |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
161 | W |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
162 | S |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
162 | 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. |
163 | 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. |
164 | N |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
166 | E |
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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. |
166 | W |
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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. |
166 | W |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
167 | 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. |
168 | E |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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169 | N |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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170 | W |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
171 | E |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
171 | E |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
171 | SW |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
171 | W |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
172 | SW |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
174 | 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 |
176 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
176 | W |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
177 | 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 |
178 | E |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
178 | N |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
178 | W |
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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. |
179 | N |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
179 | W |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |