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Ridgway Nature & Science Center
Colorado
Future
nature and science center
in Ridgeway.
4
NW
Log Hill Mesa
Colorado
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway.
17
NW
Pinon Ridge Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
19
SE
Grouse Gulch
Colorado
In
San Juan National Forest
. San Juan County.
22
N
Solar Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
24
S
Silverton
Colorado
25
E
Lake City
Colorado
26
W
Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
of a member of the
Norwood Dark Sky Advocates
(NDSA).
30
E
Windy Point Observation Site
Colorado
Overlook
and observing site. Location of
public observing programs
held by the
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
.
30
N
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
a
National Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Montrose.
37
N
Singing Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
somewhere around Crawford, CO.
39
NE
Elk Creek Visitor's Center
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.
45
N
Pool Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Delta.
47
N
Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Hotchkiss.
49
SE
"Flying F" Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Creede.
51
NE
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Colorado
A public
observatory
observatory near Gunnison.
52
S
Lemon Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Members of the
Four Corners Stargazers
observe in the area. Forecast also covers the
Miller Creek Campground
.
61
S
Durango
Colorado
62
NW
Grand Mesa Observatory
Colorado
A remote astro-imaging
observatory
.
65
S
Old Fort Lewis Observatory
Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Observatory
located at the site of the
Old Fort Lewis
.
65
SW
Deep Sky Remote Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
70
S
Chimney Rock
Colorado
An
education and archaeological area
in
San Juan National Forest
between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
70
S
Colorado Skies Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
70
SE
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
70
SW
Arriola Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
near Cortez.
74
NW
SGPalisadeCO Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Palisade.
74
SW
Milagro Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory northwest of Cortez.
75
S
Pleiades Observatory West
Colorado
A private observatory
76
NW
Gateway
Colorado
A town in Mesa County.
78
SW
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Centered on the
park
's headquarters.
82
W
Sierra La Sal Observatory
Utah
A private observatory near La Sal.
83
SE
Lookout Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
85
NW
Colorado National Monument
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).
85
S
Dutchman's Hill Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
87
N
Spring Gulch
Colorado
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale.
88
NE
Aspen Science Center
Colorado
Science Center
in Aspen.
90
E
Elkhorn Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
92
SE
Navajo Peak
Colorado
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
93
E
Mountain Sky Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
97
E
Stone Bridge
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.
98
NE
Star Kyst Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Buena Vista.
98
SE
The Mad Professor's Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
99
NW
Sky Retreat at Westwater
Utah
A private observing site.
99
S
Farmington
New Mexico
99
W
Moab Observatory
Utah
104
W
Saleratus Ranch
Utah
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains.
105
E
Orient Land Trust
Colorado
Orient Land Trust
with
astronomy programs
.
105
NE
Mount Massive Lakes Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
105
NW
Panorama Point
Utah
In
Arches National Park
which is an
International Dark Sky Park
with
astronomy programs
.
106
E
MacPeak Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
110
NE
Leadville
Colorado
110
W
Dead Horse Point State Park
Utah
State Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Moab.
114
NE
Black Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Park County, CO.
115
NE
Eagle Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Eagle.
116
NE
Warm Springs Ranch
Colorado
A private site.
117
E
Verdemont Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Westcliffe.
118
W
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
National Park
with
dark skies
.
120
NE
Climax Observatory
Colorado
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville.
124
E
Bar-J Ranch
Colorado
124
E
Smokey Jack Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley
. Site of their public
star parties
.
126
E
Bull Domingo Astro
Colorado
A private observatory site near Westcliffe.
126
E
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Colorado
Centered on the amphitheater of the
park
. An
International Dark Sky Park
. Home of public night sky
programs
.
127
NE
Copper Mountain
Colorado
127
NE
San Isabel Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
127
W
Natural Bridges National Monument
Utah
National monument
which has been declared an
International Dark-Sky Park
.
128
NE
South Park Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
131
E
Cloudbait Observatory
Colorado
An
observatory
near Guffey.
131
E
Sky Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Near Rosita.
131
N
Meeker
Colorado
131
NE
Breckenridge
Colorado
A town in Summit county.
132
E
Lazy J Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
134
NE
Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO
Colorado
A private observatory.
135
NE
Wilkerson Pass
Colorado
At the
Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center
.
137
NE
Lake Dillon Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Dillon.
138
E
Abraas Stargate Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Canon City.
138
SE
7500 Foot Desert Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
139
NE
Kenosha Pass
Colorado
in
Pike National Forest
.
141
E
Rocky Mountain Star Stare
Colorado
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A
star party
held by the
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
. Near Gardner.
143
E
Gardner
Colorado
143
E
Las Brisas Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
near Pikes Peak. Nearby
webcam
.
143
E
Slater Creek Observatory
Colorado
Future site of private observatory. Near
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
.
143
NW
Green River
Utah
144
SE
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
An
education and retreat center
of The Presbyterian Church.
146
NE
Loveland Pass
Colorado
Centered on the parking lot of
Loveland Pass
and
Grizzly Peak
Trailhead.
146
S
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
Link
149
E
Cripple Creek KOA
Colorado
Campground
near Pikes Peak.
150
NE
Elkhorn Ranch
Colorado
151
E
Divide
Colorado
151
NE
Meyer-Womble Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of Denver University on Mt Evans.
151
NE
West Grand High School
Colorado
High school
In Kremmling.
152
SE
El Rito Observatory
New Mexico
On the El Rito campus of
Northern New Mexico Community College
. Also used by the
El Valle Astronomers
.
153
NE
Burland Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Park county.
153
NE
Moondance
Colorado
A private site about 10 miles from Kremmling
155
SW
Monument Valley
Utah
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of
Monument Valley
area.
156
NE
Berthoud Pass Trailhead
Colorado
Centered on the parking lot of the trailhead of
Berthoud Pass
.
157
SE
Darlington Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
159
NW
Canyon Visitor Center
Colorado
Visitor center of
Dinosaur National Monument
.
160
NE
Kings Valley Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory
160
SW
Dine Sky Observatory
Arizona
Observatory of
Many Farms High School
. Near the town of Many Farms.
162
W
Goblin Valley State Park
Utah
State Park
near Capitol Reef.
163
E
Pueblo West
Colorado
163
N
Skyline Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Steamboat Springs.
164
N
Deerlodge Park Campground
Colorado
Campground
in
Dinosaur National Monument
.
164
NE
Avyatha Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
164
NE
The Icebox
Colorado
A private observing site near Fraser. Also covers Winter Park ski resort.
165
E
Picketwire Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks.
166
E
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Home of the
Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
.
166
SE
Enchanted Forest Ski Area
New Mexico
A cross-country
ski area
. Near Red River.
166
SE
Vallecito Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
166
W
Mars Desert Research Station
Utah
AKA MDRS. A
research station
with
observatories
.
167
E
CSU-Pueblo Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Colorado State University Pueblo
. Site of public star parties. Near
Lake Pueblo State Park
.
167
NE
Evergreen
Colorado
In the foothills southwest of Denver.
168
NE
Missouri Gulch Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
168
S
Fenton Hill Observtory
New Mexico
AKA TA-57.
Observatory
of the
Los Alamos National Laboratory
.
169
N
Steamboat Springs
Colorado
Home of the Yampa Valley Astronomy Club.
170
SE
Dixon Ball Field
New Mexico
A baseball field, used for star parties by the
El Valle Astronomers
. In Dixon.
171
E
Starlight Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
171
NE
Bear Dance Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Larkspur.
171
NE
Roxborough Park
Colorado
Forecast also covers nearby
Roxborough State Park
.
171
SE
Taos
New Mexico
A meeting place of the
El Valle Astronomers
.
172
E
Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Colorado Springs.
173
NE
Horseappleacres Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide.
173
SE
Ring Place
New Mexico
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts,
BSA
.
173
SE
Valle Grande Entrance Station
New Mexico
Visitor Center of the
Valles Caldera National Preserve
.
174
E
Blackhawk Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
174
NE
Lake Granby (North Shore)
Colorado
175
NE
Nederland Observatory
Colorado
175
NW
Wedge Overlook
Utah
A spot on BLM land. Used by local amateur astronomers from Salt Lake City and Provo.
176
NE
Golden
Colorado
A town in Jefferson county.
176
SE
Espanola
New Mexico
177
N
Echo Park
Colorado
Park
in
Dinosaur National Monument
.
177
NE
University of Colorado Alpine Observatory
Colorado
Observatory at the
Mountain Research Station
of the
University of Colorado
.
177
NE
NREL- Solar Radiation Research Laboratory
Colorado
Laboratory
of the
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
. A private site of the
U.S. Department of Energy
.
178
NE
Castle Rock
Colorado
178
NW
Split Mountain Campground
Utah
Campgorund
in
Dinosaur National Monument
.
179
NE
Moss Rock Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
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