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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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14 | SW |
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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. |
24 | SE |
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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). |
33 | W |
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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. |
38 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
43 | W |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
44 | W |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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48 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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49 | N |
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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. |
49 | NE |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
51 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
51 | SW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
53 | N |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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53 | W |
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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. |
55 | E |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
64 | W |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
70 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
71 | SW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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74 | 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. |
74 | SE |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
78 | W |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
79 | E |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
80 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
82 | N |
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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. |
82 | SE |
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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. |
83 | NW |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
85 | N |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
85 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
87 | NE |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
87 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
87 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
89 | SE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
90 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
91 | NW |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
92 | E |
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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. |
93 | NE |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
96 | N |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
98 | SW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
100 | S |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
100 | SE |
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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. |
100 | SE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
102 | N |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
102 | NE |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
104 | E |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
104 | NE |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
104 | S |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
104 | SE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
106 | NE |
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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. |
106 | SE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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107 | NE |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
107 | NE |
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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. |
109 | NE |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
110 | NE |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
111 | E |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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111 | E |
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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. |
111 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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112 | N |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
112 | SE |
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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. |
112 | SE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
114 | E |
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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. |
115 | NW |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
117 | E |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
118 | NE |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
120 | S |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
120 | SE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
120 | SE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
122 | SE |
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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. |
123 | NE |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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124 | S |
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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. |
124 | SE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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127 | SE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
129 | NE |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
129 | 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 |
131 | E |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
132 | NW |
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Grand Mesa Observatory |
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Colorado |
A remote astro-imaging observatory. |
133 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
135 | SE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
136 | N |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
136 | NE |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
137 | SE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
138 | NW |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
138 | S |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
139 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
139 | NE |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
139 | SE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
140 | SE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
141 | NE |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
141 | NW |
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Gateway |
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Colorado |
A town in Mesa County. |
141 | SE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
141 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
142 | S |
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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. |
143 | N |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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143 | W |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
144 | N |
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Spring Gulch |
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Colorado |
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale. |
144 | NE |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
144 | NE |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
144 | NW |
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SGPalisadeCO Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Palisade. |
144 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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146 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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147 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
147 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
148 | NE |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
148 | 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. |
148 | NE |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
148 | NE |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
149 | NE |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
149 | NE |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
149 | SW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
150 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
150 | SW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
152 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
152 | SW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
153 | N |
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Climax Observatory |
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Colorado |
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville. |
154 | NW |
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Colorado National Monument |
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Colorado |
Centered on Bookcliff View Picnic Area in the Colorado National Monument. Site of the Colorado West Star Party of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club (WCAC). |
154 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
154 | S |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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154 | SW |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
155 | NE |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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155 | S |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
155 | SE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
158 | 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. |
159 | NW |
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Moab Observatory |
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Utah |
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160 | W |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
161 | N |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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162 | N |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
163 | E |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
163 | NE |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
163 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
164 | N |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
164 | NE |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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164 | NE |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
164 | 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. |
164 | S |
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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 |
165 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
166 | NW |
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Dead Horse Point State Park |
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Utah |
State Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Moab. |
166 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
167 | NW |
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Panorama Point |
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Utah |
In Arches National Park which is an International Dark Sky Park with astronomy programs. |
167 | NW |
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Sky Retreat at Westwater |
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Utah |
A private observing site. |
168 | NW |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
168 | S |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
169 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
170 | N |
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Lake Dillon Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Dillon. |
170 | NE |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
170 | 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. |
171 | NE |
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Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Colorado Springs. |
172 | NE |
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Burland Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park county. |
172 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
173 | W |
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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. |
174 | 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. |
177 | N |
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Loveland Pass |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of Loveland Pass and Grizzly Peak Trailhead. |
177 | NE |
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Horseappleacres Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide. |
177 | NE |
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Meyer-Womble Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Denver University on Mt Evans. |
179 | NE |
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Kings Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
180 | NE |
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Bear Dance Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Larkspur. |