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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
19 | W |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
24 | SE |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
27 | NW |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
27 | S |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
28 | NW |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
28 | SE |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
29 | SE |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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30 | SE |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
30 | SE |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
30 | SE |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
31 | SE |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
33 | E |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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34 | SE |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
36 | E |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
36 | SE |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
38 | N |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
38 | N |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
39 | E |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
40 | E |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
40 | SE |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
42 | E |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
42 | SE |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
44 | N |
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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. |
44 | S |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
46 | SE |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
47 | N |
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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) |
47 | N |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
47 | NW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
47 | S |
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Kitt Peak |
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Arizona |
Home of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. |
49 | N |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
49 | SE |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
50 | N |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
50 | W |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
51 | NW |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
53 | N |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
53 | NW |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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53 | S |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
54 | N |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
55 | N |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
57 | SE |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
59 | NW |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
59 | SE |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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59 | SE |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
60 | NW |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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61 | SE |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
62 | NW |
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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. |
65 | E |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
67 | NW |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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67 | S |
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DMZ Observatories |
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Arizona |
Site of private observatories. |
68 | NW |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
70 | N |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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70 | N |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
71 | S |
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VERITAS |
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Arizona |
Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory. |
72 | SE |
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Mount Hopkins |
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Arizona |
Home of the MMT. |
73 | NW |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
74 | SE |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
79 | W |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
80 | NW |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
80 | SE |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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81 | NE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
81 | SE |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
82 | SE |
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Grasslands Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Sonoita. |
82 | SE |
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Winer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach. |
82 | W |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
83 | SE |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
86 | W |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
87 | N |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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87 | N |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
87 | NW |
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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. |
87 | S |
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Tenagra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc |
89 | E |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
89 | NW |
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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. |
91 | N |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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91 | NW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
92 | SE |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
94 | NW |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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96 | SE |
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Fairborn Observatory |
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Arizona |
An array of automatic photometric telescopes run by the Automated Astronomy Group of Tennessee State University. Near Patagonia. |
98 | NW |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
98 | NW |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
99 | E |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
100 | SE |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
101 | SE |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
101 | SE |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
104 | SE |
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RISS Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station. |
105 | W |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
106 | SE |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |
106 | SE |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
107 | NW |
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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. |
107 | NW |
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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. |
110 | NW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
111 | N |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
111 | SE |
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Montezuma Pass Overlook |
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Arizona |
In Coronado National Memorial. |
117 | N |
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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. |
119 | SE |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |