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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. |
11 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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18 | SW |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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20 | N |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
20 | NW |
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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. |
21 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
23 | E |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
25 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | SE |
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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 |
31 | S |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
31 | SW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
34 | S |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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34 | W |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
35 | S |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
35 | SW |
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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. |
40 | E |
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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. |
41 | SW |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
44 | S |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
46 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
47 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
47 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
48 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
49 | SW |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
51 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
55 | S |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
55 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
56 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
57 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
59 | 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. |
61 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
66 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
68 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
70 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
70 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
72 | SW |
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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. |
74 | S |
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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. |
76 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
77 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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78 | NW |
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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). |
81 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
81 | 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. |
86 | S |
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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. |
87 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
88 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
88 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
91 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
92 | SW |
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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 |
92 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
93 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
94 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
99 | 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. |
100 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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102 | SE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | SW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
105 | NW |
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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. |
106 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
107 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
108 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
109 | 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. |
113 | E |
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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. |
114 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
116 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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117 | N |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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117 | SW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
117 | SW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
121 | N |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
122 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
126 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
127 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
127 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
127 | SW |
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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. |
128 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
129 | 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. |
132 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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133 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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133 | W |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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134 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
136 | N |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
137 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
138 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
138 | NE |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
139 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
139 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
139 | SW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
140 | 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. |
141 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
142 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
145 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
145 | NW |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
146 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
149 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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149 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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150 | SW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
151 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
151 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
151 | 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). |
154 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
158 | NE |
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CSU-Pueblo Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Colorado State University Pueblo. Site of public star parties. Near Lake Pueblo State Park. |
158 | S |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
159 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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159 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
160 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
160 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
160 | SW |
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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. |
160 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
162 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
166 | N |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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166 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
168 | N |
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Stone Bridge |
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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. |
170 | E |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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170 | E |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
170 | N |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
170 | NW |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
170 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
170 | 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. |
170 | SW |
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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 |
172 | E |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
172 | NW |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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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. |
173 | NW |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
176 | NW |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
176 | 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. |
178 | NW |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
179 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
179 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |