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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
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52
N
Farmington
New Mexico
52
S
Bluewater Lake State Park
New Mexico
State park
near Prewitt.
54
SW
Rehoboth
New Mexico
Home of the
Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory
.
58
SW
Gallup
New Mexico
A town in McKinley county.
61
N
Dutchman's Hill Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
61
S
Grants
New Mexico
70
E
Fenton Hill Observtory
New Mexico
AKA TA-57.
Observatory
of the
Los Alamos National Laboratory
.
71
SE
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.
72
S
Stargate Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Paxton springs.
72
SE
San Ysidro
New Mexico
In Sandoval county.
73
S
El Morro National Monument Visitor Center
New Mexico
Visitor center of
El Morro National Monument
which is applying for
International Dark-Sky Park
status.
75
S
Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
77
N
Colorado Skies Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
77
N
Pleiades Observatory West
Colorado
A private observatory
81
E
Valle Grande Entrance Station
New Mexico
Visitor Center of the
Valles Caldera National Preserve
.
83
E
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
An
education and retreat center
of The Presbyterian Church.
84
N
Old Fort Lewis Observatory
Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Observatory
located at the site of the
Old Fort Lewis
.
85
SW
Zuni
New Mexico
Home of
Zuni High School
. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock.
86
N
Durango
Colorado
86
N
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Centered on the
park
's headquarters.
86
SE
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
.
87
NE
Chimney Rock
Colorado
An
education and archaeological area
in
San Juan National Forest
between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
91
SE
Coronado State Monument
New Mexico
In
Coronado State Monument
.
92
SE
Corrales
New Mexico
93
E
Juniper Campground
New Mexico
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at
Bandelier National Monument
. Home of the Bandelier NM
Night Sky Program
.
94
SE
Tanager Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Albuquerque.
96
N
Lemon Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Members of the
Four Corners Stargazers
observe in the area. Forecast also covers the
Miller Creek Campground
.
97
E
White Rock
New Mexico
Site near Los Alamos used by the
Pajarito Astronomers
97
SE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Home of the
Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
98
E
El Rito Observatory
New Mexico
On the El Rito campus of
Northern New Mexico Community College
. Also used by the
El Valle Astronomers
.
98
NE
Navajo Peak
Colorado
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
98
NE
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
98
SE
Dome Valley Observatory
New Mexico
Near Placitas.
98
W
Dine Sky Observatory
Arizona
Observatory of
Many Farms High School
. Near the town of Many Farms.
103
E
Espanola
New Mexico
103
N
Deep Sky Remote Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
104
NW
Milagro Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory northwest of Cortez.
104
SE
San Pedro Creek
New Mexico
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek.
105
NW
Arriola Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
near Cortez.
107
E
Las Dos Scopes
New Mexico
Site of private observatories.
107
SE
Bosque Farms Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
108
SE
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
109
E
Sky Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM.
109
E
Sunflower Observatory
New Mexico
110
E
Hat Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
110
SE
Astronomy Adventures Observing Site
New Mexico
Commerical observing site of
Astronomy Adventures
. Near Cerrillos.
110
SW
GuideStar Observatory
Arizona
A private
observatory
.
111
E
Casa Victoria Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe.
113
E
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Home of the
Capital City Astronomy Club
.
113
SE
Modest Pinon Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains.
114
E
Dixon Ball Field
New Mexico
A baseball field, used for star parties by the
El Valle Astronomers
. In Dixon.
114
SE
Casa De Kayla Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
115
SE
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.
116
SE
Raven Sky Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
117
SE
Camino de Estrella Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Tijeras
117
SE
Horizon Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Belen
118
E
Truchas
New Mexico
119
S
Killer Rocks Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory
119
S
SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO
New Mexico
A pier-leasing remote
observatory
somewhere around Pie Town.
119
S
Top Of The World Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
near Pie Town.
119
SE
Vista Larga Observation Area
New Mexico
A private observing site, but available to members of
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
120
E
Lamy Ridge Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
near Lamy..
120
SE
Edgewood Skies Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory of affiliated with
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
121
E
Darlington Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
121
SE
General Nathan Twining Observatory
New Mexico
GNTO
is an observatory of
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
(TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen.
124
N
Silverton
Colorado
124
SW
Painted Desert Inn
Arizona
A
museum and landmark
with no overnight accomodations. In the
Petrified Forest National Park
(PEFO) which is an
International Dark Sky Park
.
126
SE
Capilla Peak Observatory
New Mexico
Observatory
of the
University of New Mexico
.
127
E
Cowles
New Mexico
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of
Santa Fe National Forest
128
E
Mesa Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
130
S
Datil Well Recreation Area Campground
New Mexico
Campground
on BLM land.
132
E
Taos
New Mexico
A meeting place of the
El Valle Astronomers
.
132
N
Grouse Gulch
Colorado
In
San Juan National Forest
. San Juan County.
133
E
Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
133
E
Vallecito Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
134
NE
"Flying F" Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Creede.
136
E
Camp Tres Ritos
New Mexico
A
Boy Scout Camp
near Tres Ritos.
136
S
FOAH Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
136
S
VLA
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.
137
S
The Section 8 Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
138
E
Cosmos Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Ilfeld.
138
S
AGS Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Datil.
138
SW
Rainbow Forest Museum
Arizona
Southern visitor center
of the
Petrified Forest National Park
(PEFO) which is an
International Dark Sky Park
.
140
N
Windy Point Observation Site
Colorado
Overlook
and observing site. Location of
public observing programs
held by the
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
.
140
NE
7500 Foot Desert Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
142
N
Lake City
Colorado
142
SW
Little Colorado River Valley Observatory
Arizona
Near Concho.
143
N
Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
of a member of the
Norwood Dark Sky Advocates
(NDSA).
143
NE
Lookout Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
144
NE
The Mad Professor's Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
144
NW
Monument Valley
Utah
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of
Monument Valley
area.
146
N
Ridgway Nature & Science Center
Colorado
Future
nature and science center
in Ridgeway.
146
SE
Altair Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
147
SE
Etscorn Campus Observatory
New Mexico
Observatory
of
New Mexico Tech University
. Near Socorro.
148
S
Magdalena Ridge Observatory
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
148
SW
Concho Colts Observatory
Arizona
Observatory of
Concho Elementary School
. In Concho.
149
E
Star Hill Inn
New Mexico
A
astronomy retreat
and guest observatory near Sapello.
149
N
Log Hill Mesa
Colorado
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway.
150
E
Enchanted Forest Ski Area
New Mexico
A cross-country
ski area
. Near Red River.
153
E
Aqua Fria Peak
New Mexico
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire.
153
NW
Saleratus Ranch
Utah
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains.
154
SW
Black Mesa Observatory
Arizona
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low.
156
SW
Logan Observatory
Arizona
A private observatory. In Eagar.
158
NW
Natural Bridges National Monument
Utah
National monument
which has been declared an
International Dark-Sky Park
.
160
N
Pinon Ridge Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
163
S
Pelona Mountain
New Mexico
In Catron county.
164
E
Ring Place
New Mexico
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts,
BSA
.
165
SW
Greer
Arizona
167
SW
Homolovi State Park
Arizona
State park
near Winslow.
168
N
Solar Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
169
SE
LINEAR
New Mexico
Site of the
Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research
program. A group of observatories of
MIT
at
White Sands Missle Range
.
169
SW
Alpine Observatory
Arizona
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine.
173
N
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.
173
NW
Sierra La Sal Observatory
Utah
A private observatory near La Sal.
174
SW
Pinetop
Arizona
175
S
El Camino Real Historic Trail Site
New Mexico
A
Heritage center
used by the people at the
The Enchanted Skies Star Party
as a star party site.
177
N
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
a
National Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Montrose.
177
S
Gila Sky 22
New Mexico
Site of future private observatory.
178
NE
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
.
179
N
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Colorado
A public
observatory
observatory near Gunnison.
180
SE
Majestic Skies Ranch
New Mexico
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho.
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