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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
| 16 | S |
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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. |
| 16 | S |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
| 23 | W |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
| 26 | SE |
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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. |
| 27 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
| 27 | SW |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
| 32 | NW |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
| 34 | S |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 38 | S |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
| 41 | W |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
| 44 | SE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
| 45 | 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. |
| 47 | W |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 49 | 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). |
| 49 | S |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 50 | S |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
| 51 | 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. |
| 52 | S |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
| 52 | SW |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 54 | 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. |
| 57 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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| 60 | SE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
| 65 | S |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
| 68 | SW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 69 | SW |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 70 | SE |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
| 70 | SW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 73 | SW |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
| 75 | S |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
| 79 | S |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 79 | SE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 79 | SW |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 83 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
| 84 | S |
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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. |
| 86 | S |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
| 97 | S |
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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. |
| 98 | 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. |
| 100 | W |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 104 | W |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 105 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 106 | S |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
| 107 | SW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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| 108 | 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. |
| 110 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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| 110 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 111 | NW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
| 111 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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| 111 | SW |
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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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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 112 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
| 113 | 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. |
| 114 | SW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
| 115 | 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. |
| 116 | SW |
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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. |
| 117 | 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 |
| 117 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
| 119 | SW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
| 121 | 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. |
| 121 | S |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
| 122 | 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. |
| 122 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 124 | S |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
| 125 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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| 126 | S |
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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. |
| 127 | SE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
| 128 | S |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
| 131 | 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. |
| 132 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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| 134 | SE |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
| 136 | 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. |
| 136 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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| 137 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
| 137 | S |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 138 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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| 138 | SE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
| 139 | S |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
| 139 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 140 | 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. |
| 140 | S |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 141 | E |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 141 | 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. |
| 141 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
| 142 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 142 | S |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
| 144 | S |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 145 | S |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 146 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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| 146 | W |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 148 | 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. |
| 149 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
| 149 | S |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
| 150 | N |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
| 150 | W |
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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. |
| 151 | NW |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
| 152 | 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). |
| 152 | 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) |
| 152 | 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. |
| 154 | NW |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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| 154 | 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. |
| 155 | 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 |
| 155 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
| 156 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
| 156 | S |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
| 158 | SW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
| 159 | N |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
| 160 | 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. |
| 160 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
| 161 | NW |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 162 | NW |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 163 | N |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
| 163 | SE |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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| 163 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
| 164 | NW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 164 | NW |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 164 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
| 164 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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| 166 | 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. |
| 166 | SE |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
| 166 | 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 |
| 168 | W |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
| 170 | E |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
| 170 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
| 172 | NW |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
| 173 | N |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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| 174 | E |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
| 174 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
| 176 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 178 | W |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
| 180 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |