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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
12 | S |
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Magdalena Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university. Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. Near the summit of South Baldy Peak |
19 | E |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
22 | W |
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VLA |
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New Mexico |
The Very Large Array is a radio telescope not normally subject to the vagaries of weather. But used as a star party site by the The Enchanted Skies Star Party organization. |
34 | NE |
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General Nathan Twining Observatory |
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New Mexico |
GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
36 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
39 | S |
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El Camino Real Historic Trail Site |
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New Mexico |
A Heritage center used by the people at the The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site. |
40 | SE |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
44 | NE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
44 | NE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
50 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
52 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
56 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
56 | W |
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SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |
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New Mexico |
A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
56 | W |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
57 | E |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
58 | NE |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
58 | W |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
60 | SW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
61 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
69 | NE |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
70 | NE |
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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 |
70 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
73 | NE |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
75 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
77 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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78 | NE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
78 | NE |
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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. |
78 | NE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
79 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
81 | N |
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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. |
82 | S |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
83 | NE |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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85 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
86 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
87 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
88 | NE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
88 | NW |
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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. |
88 | SE |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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90 | NE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
91 | NE |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
92 | SE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
93 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
93 | NE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
93 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
94 | NE |
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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. |
96 | N |
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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. |
101 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
101 | SE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
102 | S |
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DSO - Upham |
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New Mexico |
An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
107 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
107 | SW |
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Cosmic Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest. |
108 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
108 | SE |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
108 | SW |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
108 | SW |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
110 | SW |
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Casitas de Gila Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory at Casitas de Gila Commercial B&B / guesthouse. Near Gila |
110 | SW |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
111 | W |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
112 | NE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | NW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
113 | SE |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
113 | SW |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
116 | S |
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City of Rocks State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
116 | S |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
117 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
118 | NE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
118 | SE |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
118 | SE |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
120 | E |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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120 | W |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
121 | NE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
122 | S |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
123 | S |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
123 | SE |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
124 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
125 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
125 | NW |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
125 | SE |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
126 | NE |
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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. |
128 | NE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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128 | NW |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
128 | W |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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129 | NE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
129 | SE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
130 | NE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
130 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
130 | S |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
131 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
131 | NW |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
132 | NE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
135 | SE |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
136 | N |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
138 | SE |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
139 | W |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
140 | W |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
141 | NE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | S |
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Deneb Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
143 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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143 | S |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
143 | SW |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
146 | NE |
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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 |
150 | W |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
151 | SW |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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154 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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155 | W |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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156 | NE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
157 | N |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
157 | W |
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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. |
159 | NW |
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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. |
160 | NE |
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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. |
161 | S |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
162 | N |
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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. |
163 | S |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
164 | E |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
167 | S |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
168 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
169 | SE |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
171 | S |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
171 | SW |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
171 | SW |
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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. |
172 | E |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
179 | SW |
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Rancho Hidalgo |
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New Mexico |
Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village. |
180 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
180 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
180 | SW |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |