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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. |
21 | 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. |
29 | 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. |
32 | SW |
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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. |
35 | N |
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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. |
37 | W |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
40 | SE |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
44 | E |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
46 | S |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
47 | W |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
52 | NW |
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Moapa Valley |
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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. |
58 | W |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
63 | S |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
63 | W |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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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. |
67 | W |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
69 | S |
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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. |
70 | W |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
71 | SE |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
76 | NE |
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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). |
79 | SE |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
84 | NE |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
84 | NW |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
85 | SW |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
86 | NE |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
86 | SW |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
87 | NE |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
87 | NE |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
91 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
91 | SW |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
93 | SW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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95 | W |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
96 | SE |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
97 | W |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
98 | W |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
99 | NE |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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100 | SE |
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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. |
105 | E |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
108 | S |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
110 | NE |
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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. |
111 | NE |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
114 | SE |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
115 | SE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
115 | SW |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
118 | E |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
120 | NE |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
120 | SW |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
121 | SE |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
123 | E |
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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). |
123 | N |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
123 | N |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
125 | NE |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
126 | SW |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
127 | NE |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
130 | S |
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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 | SE |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
130 | W |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
131 | E |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
131 | SE |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
131 | SW |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
132 | NE |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
133 | NE |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
136 | NE |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
137 | NW |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
138 | SE |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
144 | W |
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Furnace Creek |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley. |
145 | SE |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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146 | S |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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147 | SE |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
149 | N |
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Black Cliff |
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Nevada |
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150 | E |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
152 | SE |
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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. |
152 | SW |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
154 | SE |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
154 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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154 | W |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
155 | SE |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
156 | E |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
158 | SE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
160 | E |
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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. |
160 | SW |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
161 | SE |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
163 | NE |
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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 |
164 | NE |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
164 | S |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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164 | SE |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
165 | S |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
165 | SE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
166 | SW |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
167 | SW |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
167 | SW |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
168 | S |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
168 | SW |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
168 | SW |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
168 | SW |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
169 | E |
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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. |
169 | NE |
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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. |
171 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
171 | SW |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
171 | SW |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
172 | E |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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172 | S |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
172 | SW |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
173 | SE |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
173 | SW |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
173 | W |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
174 | S |
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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 |
174 | SE |
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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. |
174 | SE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
177 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
177 | SE |
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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. |
177 | W |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
178 | SE |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
179 | SW |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
179 | SW |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
180 | SW |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |