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Darlington Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
12
E
Vallecito Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
14
SE
Taos
New Mexico
A meeting place of the
El Valle Astronomers
.
20
S
Dixon Ball Field
New Mexico
A baseball field, used for star parties by the
El Valle Astronomers
. In Dixon.
23
SW
El Rito Observatory
New Mexico
On the El Rito campus of
Northern New Mexico Community College
. Also used by the
El Valle Astronomers
.
30
NE
Enchanted Forest Ski Area
New Mexico
A cross-country
ski area
. Near Red River.
30
S
Truchas
New Mexico
32
SE
Camp Tres Ritos
New Mexico
A
Boy Scout Camp
near Tres Ritos.
35
E
Aqua Fria Peak
New Mexico
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire.
36
N
7500 Foot Desert Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
37
SW
Espanola
New Mexico
38
W
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
An
education and retreat center
of The Presbyterian Church.
43
NE
Ring Place
New Mexico
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts,
BSA
.
47
S
Cowles
New Mexico
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of
Santa Fe National Forest
50
SW
White Rock
New Mexico
Site near Los Alamos used by the
Pajarito Astronomers
51
S
Las Dos Scopes
New Mexico
Site of private observatories.
54
SW
Juniper Campground
New Mexico
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at
Bandelier National Monument
. Home of the Bandelier NM
Night Sky Program
.
55
S
Sunflower Observatory
New Mexico
55
S
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Home of the
Capital City Astronomy Club
.
57
SW
Valle Grande Entrance Station
New Mexico
Visitor Center of the
Valles Caldera National Preserve
.
60
SE
Star Hill Inn
New Mexico
A
astronomy retreat
and guest observatory near Sapello.
63
S
Mesa Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
63
SW
Fenton Hill Observtory
New Mexico
AKA TA-57.
Observatory
of the
Los Alamos National Laboratory
.
66
NW
Navajo Peak
Colorado
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
67
S
Casa Victoria Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe.
68
S
Lamy Ridge Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
near Lamy..
72
S
Hat Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
73
NE
Picketwire Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks.
73
S
Cosmos Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Ilfeld.
75
N
The Mad Professor's Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
75
S
Sky Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM.
77
S
Astronomy Adventures Observing Site
New Mexico
Commerical observing site of
Astronomy Adventures
. Near Cerrillos.
78
NE
Stargate Colorado Observatory
Colorado
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO.
80
S
Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
83
SW
San Ysidro
New Mexico
In Sandoval county.
86
NE
Sugarite Canyon State Park
New Mexico
Centered on
Soda Pocket Campground
in
Sugarite Canyon State Park
.
88
N
Lookout Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
88
SW
Dome Valley Observatory
New Mexico
Near Placitas.
89
N
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado
Centered on the amphitheater of the
park
. An
International Dark Sky Park
. Home of public night sky
programs
.
89
NW
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
89
SW
White Ridge parking lot
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.
90
NE
Blackhawk Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
90
SW
Coronado State Monument
New Mexico
In
Coronado State Monument
.
91
S
San Pedro Creek
New Mexico
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek.
94
S
Vista Larga Observation Area
New Mexico
A private observing site, but available to members of
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
96
NW
Chimney Rock
Colorado
An
education and archaeological area
in
San Juan National Forest
between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
96
S
Modest Pinon Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains.
97
N
Gardner
Colorado
97
SW
Corrales
New Mexico
100
N
Rocky Mountain Star Stare
Colorado
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A
star party
held by the
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
. Near Gardner.
100
SW
Rainbow Park Observatory
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
.
101
S
Edgewood Skies Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory of affiliated with
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
103
E
Capulin Volcano National Monument
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.
106
S
Oak Flat Picnic Area
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.
107
N
Lazy J Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
107
S
Raven Sky Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
107
SW
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Home of the
Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
108
S
Camino de Estrella Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Tijeras
111
NW
"Flying F" Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Creede.
111
SW
Tanager Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Albuquerque.
112
S
STACEE
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
114
N
Sky Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Near Rosita.
116
N
Smokey Jack Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley
. Site of their public
star parties
.
118
N
Orient Land Trust
Colorado
Orient Land Trust
with
astronomy programs
.
118
SE
San Ignacio Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
118
W
Dutchman's Hill Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
119
N
Bull Domingo Astro
Colorado
A private observatory site near Westcliffe.
119
N
Verdemont Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Westcliffe.
120
NW
Lemon Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Members of the
Four Corners Stargazers
observe in the area. Forecast also covers the
Miller Creek Campground
.
121
NE
Seclusion Ranch
Colorado
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the
owner
.
121
NW
Colorado Skies Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
121
W
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
Link
122
N
Elkhorn Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
122
N
Mountain Sky Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
123
SW
Bosque Farms Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
127
NW
Durango
Colorado
128
S
Capilla Peak Observatory
New Mexico
Observatory
of the
University of New Mexico
.
130
NW
Windy Point Observation Site
Colorado
Overlook
and observing site. Location of
public observing programs
held by the
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
.
133
W
Farmington
New Mexico
134
N
MacPeak Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
134
NW
Old Fort Lewis Observatory
Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Observatory
located at the site of the
Old Fort Lewis
.
134
S
Vaughn
New Mexico
135
NW
Lake City
Colorado
136
SW
Casa De Kayla Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
137
NW
Silverton
Colorado
138
NW
Grouse Gulch
Colorado
In
San Juan National Forest
. San Juan County.
138
S
Horizon Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Belen
139
NE
CSU-Pueblo Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Colorado State University Pueblo
. Site of public star parties. Near
Lake Pueblo State Park
.
139
NE
Pueblo West
Colorado
140
E
Clayton Lake State Park
New Mexico
State park
near Clayton.
140
N
Abraas Stargate Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Canon City.
141
W
Pleiades Observatory West
Colorado
A private observatory
146
N
Bar-J Ranch
Colorado
147
S
Altair Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
147
SW
General Nathan Twining Observatory
New Mexico
GNTO
is an observatory of
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
(TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen.
147
SW
Grants
New Mexico
148
N
Stone Bridge
Colorado
Part of the
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
administered by
Colorado State Parks
. Used by the
Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society
. About 7 miles north of Salida.
153
NW
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Colorado
A public
observatory
observatory near Gunnison.
153
SW
Bluewater Lake State Park
New Mexico
State park
near Prewitt.
156
NW
Elk Creek Visitor's Center
Colorado
In
Curecanti National Recreation Area
which is an
International Dark Sky Park
. Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Forecast covers the western third of Currecanti.
156
W
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Centered on the
park
's headquarters.
157
NW
Ridgway Nature & Science Center
Colorado
Future
nature and science center
in Ridgeway.
157
S
Amigo Too
New Mexico
A private observing site.
160
N
Cloudbait Observatory
Colorado
An
observatory
near Guffey.
160
NW
Log Hill Mesa
Colorado
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway.
161
E
Okie-Tex Star Party
Oklahoma
A
star party
held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton.
163
E
The Great Plains Bunkhouse
Oklahoma
163
N
Cripple Creek KOA
Colorado
Campground
near Pikes Peak.
164
N
Star Kyst Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Buena Vista.
164
NW
Deep Sky Remote Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
165
SE
Fort Sumner
New Mexico
Home of the
Ft. Sumner NBSF
station and launching point for
Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope
(BLAST).
165
SW
Stargate Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Paxton springs.
167
E
Thompson Grove Picnic Area
Texas
Picnic area
in
Rita Blanca National Grasslands
with a campground area.
168
N
Las Brisas Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
near Pikes Peak. Nearby
webcam
.
169
N
Slater Creek Observatory
Colorado
Future site of private observatory. Near
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
.
170
NW
Arriola Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
near Cortez.
171
N
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Home of the
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
.
172
S
Majestic Skies Ranch
New Mexico
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho.
172
W
Rehoboth
New Mexico
Home of the
Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory
.
173
N
Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO
Colorado
A private observatory.
173
NW
Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
of a member of the
Norwood Dark Sky Advocates
(NDSA).
173
SW
Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
173
W
Milagro Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory northwest of Cortez.
174
E
Picture Canyon
Colorado
A small
recreation area
with limited camping.
174
N
Divide
Colorado
174
NW
Pinon Ridge Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
174
SW
El Morro National Monument Visitor Center
New Mexico
Visitor center of
El Morro National Monument
which is applying for
International Dark-Sky Park
status.
176
NW
Solar Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
176
W
Gallup
New Mexico
A town in McKinley county.
177
N
Wilkerson Pass
Colorado
At the
Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center
.
178
N
San Isabel Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
178
S
Etscorn Campus Observatory
New Mexico
Observatory
of
New Mexico Tech University
. Near Socorro.
179
N
Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Colorado Springs.
179
NW
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
a
National Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Montrose.
180
N
Starlight Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
180
NE
Las Animas
Colorado
180
SW
FOAH Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
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