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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. |
10 | NW |
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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. |
13 | NW |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
20 | NE |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
20 | S |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
20 | SE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
20 | SW |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
25 | S |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
26 | NW |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
31 | S |
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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. |
31 | S |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
36 | SE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
37 | SW |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
38 | NW |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
39 | W |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
44 | SW |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
51 | SW |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
52 | E |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
53 | SE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
53 | W |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
55 | NW |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
55 | W |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
58 | SW |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
61 | S |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
62 | SW |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
63 | SW |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
64 | SW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
65 | NW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
65 | SW |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
68 | SW |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
68 | W |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
69 | SW |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
74 | N |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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74 | SE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
75 | NW |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
80 | SW |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
84 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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88 | SW |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
91 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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92 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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92 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
96 | E |
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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. |
96 | SW |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
99 | E |
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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. |
99 | SW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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99 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
101 | S |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
103 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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103 | S |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
104 | SW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
105 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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106 | SE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
106 | SW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
106 | W |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
108 | S |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
109 | SW |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
111 | W |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
112 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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113 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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113 | W |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
114 | E |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
114 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
115 | W |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
116 | S |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
117 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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117 | S |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
117 | SE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
118 | S |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
120 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
120 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
121 | S |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
121 | S |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
121 | W |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
125 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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125 | S |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
125 | SW |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
126 | E |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
127 | S |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
128 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
128 | S |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
129 | S |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
129 | SW |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
130 | N |
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Glenn Canyon's Wahweap district |
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Arizona |
Site of public astronomy programs held by the National Park Service Night Sky Program. Forecast covers the portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Wahweap Bay. |
133 | NW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
133 | S |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
133 | W |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
134 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
138 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
139 | NE |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
140 | SE |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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143 | N |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
143 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
144 | S |
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Ancient Light Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Florence Arizona. |
144 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
144 | SE |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
148 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
148 | SW |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
152 | E |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
152 | NE |
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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. |
152 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
159 | SW |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
160 | E |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
160 | W |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
162 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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162 | W |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
163 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
163 | SW |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
164 | S |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
164 | SE |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
165 | E |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
167 | NW |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
169 | NW |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
169 | SE |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
170 | S |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
170 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
172 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
172 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
176 | N |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
176 | NW |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
176 | NW |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
176 | S |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
177 | NW |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
177 | S |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
178 | S |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
179 | N |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
180 | E |
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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. |
180 | NW |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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180 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |