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Colorado Skies Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
10
N
Durango
Colorado
13
NW
Old Fort Lewis Observatory
Colorado
Fort Lewis College
Observatory
located at the site of the
Old Fort Lewis
.
15
S
Dutchman's Hill Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
21
NE
Lemon Lake Reservoir
Colorado
Members of the
Four Corners Stargazers
observe in the area. Forecast also covers the
Miller Creek Campground
.
21
W
Pleiades Observatory West
Colorado
A private observatory
30
E
Chimney Rock
Colorado
An
education and archaeological area
in
San Juan National Forest
between Durango and Pagosa Springs.
33
SW
Farmington
New Mexico
35
W
Mesa Verde National Park
Colorado
Centered on the
park
's headquarters.
43
E
Pagosa Springs
Colorado
43
NW
Deep Sky Remote Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
48
N
Silverton
Colorado
49
NW
Arriola Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
near Cortez.
51
W
Milagro Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory northwest of Cortez.
56
N
Grouse Gulch
Colorado
In
San Juan National Forest
. San Juan County.
62
E
Navajo Peak
Colorado
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site).
67
NE
Windy Point Observation Site
Colorado
Overlook
and observing site. Location of
public observing programs
held by the
Lake Fork Valley Conservancy
.
68
NE
"Flying F" Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Creede.
68
NE
Lake City
Colorado
69
N
Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
of a member of the
Norwood Dark Sky Advocates
(NDSA).
70
N
Ridgway Nature & Science Center
Colorado
Future
nature and science center
in Ridgeway.
73
N
Log Hill Mesa
Colorado
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway.
77
S
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
New Mexico
Link
84
N
Pinon Ridge Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
90
NE
Lookout Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte.
91
N
Solar Hills Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
95
SE
Ghost Ranch
New Mexico
An
education and retreat center
of The Presbyterian Church.
98
E
The Mad Professor's Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
99
N
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.
100
N
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Colorado
a
National Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Montrose.
107
N
Singing Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
somewhere around Crawford, CO.
107
NE
Gunnison Valley Observatory
Colorado
A public
observatory
observatory near Gunnison.
107
NW
Saleratus Ranch
Utah
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains.
107
SE
El Rito Observatory
New Mexico
On the El Rito campus of
Northern New Mexico Community College
. Also used by the
El Valle Astronomers
.
109
SE
Fenton Hill Observtory
New Mexico
AKA TA-57.
Observatory
of the
Los Alamos National Laboratory
.
111
NW
Sierra La Sal Observatory
Utah
A private observatory near La Sal.
112
N
Pool Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Delta.
112
SW
Dine Sky Observatory
Arizona
Observatory of
Many Farms High School
. Near the town of Many Farms.
116
SE
Valle Grande Entrance Station
New Mexico
Visitor Center of the
Valles Caldera National Preserve
.
117
N
Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Hotchkiss.
119
E
7500 Foot Desert Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
120
S
Rehoboth
New Mexico
Home of the
Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory
.
121
E
Darlington Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
121
W
Natural Bridges National Monument
Utah
National monument
which has been declared an
International Dark-Sky Park
.
122
NE
Elkhorn Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
122
SW
Gallup
New Mexico
A town in McKinley county.
123
NW
Gateway
Colorado
A town in Mesa County.
124
SE
San Ysidro
New Mexico
In Sandoval county.
125
NE
Mountain Sky Observatory
Colorado
A private
observatory
.
127
SE
Dixon Ball Field
New Mexico
A baseball field, used for star parties by the
El Valle Astronomers
. In Dixon.
127
SE
Espanola
New Mexico
127
SE
Juniper Campground
New Mexico
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at
Bandelier National Monument
. Home of the Bandelier NM
Night Sky Program
.
127
SE
White Ridge parking lot
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.
128
N
Grand Mesa Observatory
Colorado
A remote astro-imaging
observatory
.
128
S
Bluewater Lake State Park
New Mexico
State park
near Prewitt.
129
SE
White Rock
New Mexico
Site near Los Alamos used by the
Pajarito Astronomers
130
W
Monument Valley
Utah
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of
Monument Valley
area.
133
E
Vallecito Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
133
NE
Orient Land Trust
Colorado
Orient Land Trust
with
astronomy programs
.
133
NW
Moab Observatory
Utah
135
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
.
136
E
Taos
New Mexico
A meeting place of the
El Valle Astronomers
.
136
NW
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
National Park
with
dark skies
.
136
SE
Truchas
New Mexico
138
NW
Dead Horse Point State Park
Utah
State Park
and
International Dark Sky Park
. Near Moab.
138
S
Grants
New Mexico
139
N
SGPalisadeCO Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Palisade.
139
SE
Las Dos Scopes
New Mexico
Site of private observatories.
141
NE
MacPeak Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
141
NE
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.
142
E
Enchanted Forest Ski Area
New Mexico
A cross-country
ski area
. Near Red River.
142
SE
Sunflower Observatory
New Mexico
143
NE
Verdemont Ranch Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Westcliffe.
143
NW
Panorama Point
Utah
In
Arches National Park
which is an
International Dark Sky Park
with
astronomy programs
.
144
N
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).
144
SE
Coronado State Monument
New Mexico
In
Coronado State Monument
.
145
SE
Rainbow Park Observatory
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
.
146
SE
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Home of the
Capital City Astronomy Club
.
147
NE
Smokey Jack Observatory
Colorado
Observatory
of
Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley
. Site of their public
star parties
.
148
S
El Morro National Monument Visitor Center
New Mexico
Visitor center of
El Morro National Monument
which is applying for
International Dark-Sky Park
status.
148
S
Stargate Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Paxton springs.
149
NE
Star Kyst Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory near Buena Vista.
149
NE
Lazy J Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
149
SE
Camp Tres Ritos
New Mexico
A
Boy Scout Camp
near Tres Ritos.
149
SE
Corrales
New Mexico
150
NE
Bull Domingo Astro
Colorado
A private observatory site near Westcliffe.
150
S
Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
150
SE
Casa Victoria Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe.
150
SE
Dome Valley Observatory
New Mexico
Near Placitas.
151
NW
Sky Retreat at Westwater
Utah
A private observing site.
152
NE
Sky Mountain Observatory
Colorado
Near Rosita.
152
SE
Cowles
New Mexico
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of
Santa Fe National Forest
152
SE
Hat Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
153
E
Ring Place
New Mexico
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by
Philmont Scout Ranch
for use by Scouts,
BSA
.
153
N
Aspen Science Center
Colorado
Science Center
in Aspen.
153
SE
Sky Ranch Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM.
154
E
Gardner
Colorado
154
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.
154
S
Zuni
New Mexico
Home of
Zuni High School
. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock.
154
SE
Astronomy Adventures Observing Site
New Mexico
Commerical observing site of
Astronomy Adventures
. Near Cerrillos.
156
E
Aqua Fria Peak
New Mexico
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire.
156
N
Spring Gulch
Colorado
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale.
156
SE
San Pedro Creek
New Mexico
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek.
156
SE
Tanager Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Albuquerque.
157
SE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Home of the
Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
158
SE
Lamy Ridge Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
near Lamy..
160
E
Picketwire Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks.
160
NE
Bar-J Ranch
Colorado
161
SE
Mesa Vista Observatory
New Mexico
A private
observatory
.
163
NE
Mount Massive Lakes Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
165
SE
Modest Pinon Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains.
168
NE
Black Mountain Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Park County, CO.
168
SE
STACEE
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
169
NE
Abraas Stargate Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory in Canon City.
169
NE
Leadville
Colorado
169
SE
Vista Larga Observation Area
New Mexico
A private observing site, but available to members of
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
.
170
NE
Warm Springs Ranch
Colorado
A private site.
171
S
Bosque Farms Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
171
SE
Oak Flat Picnic Area
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.
172
NE
Cloudbait Observatory
Colorado
An
observatory
near Guffey.
172
SE
Raven Sky Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
173
SE
Camino de Estrella Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Tijeras
173
SE
Cosmos Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory near Ilfeld.
173
SE
Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory.
173
SE
Edgewood Skies Observatory
New Mexico
A private observatory of affiliated with
The Albuquerque Astronomical Society
173
SE
Star Hill Inn
New Mexico
A
astronomy retreat
and guest observatory near Sapello.
174
E
Blackhawk Ranch
Colorado
A private ranch.
174
SW
GuideStar Observatory
Arizona
A private
observatory
.
176
NE
San Isabel Observatory
Colorado
A private observatory.
179
NE
Climax Observatory
Colorado
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville.
179
NE
Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO
Colorado
A private observatory.
179
SW
Painted Desert Inn
Arizona
A
museum and landmark
with no overnight accomodations. In the
Petrified Forest National Park
(PEFO) which is an
International Dark Sky Park
.
180
NW
Green River
Utah
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