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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. |
25 | NW |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
42 | SE |
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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 |
43 | SE |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
48 | NW |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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48 | NW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
49 | E |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
51 | S |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
58 | SE |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
59 | SE |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
60 | NE |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
62 | NE |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
62 | SE |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
63 | SE |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
66 | E |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
66 | 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. |
71 | NE |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
72 | NE |
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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. |
72 | NE |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
73 | NW |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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77 | NE |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
77 | NW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
78 | SW |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
79 | S |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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83 | SE |
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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. |
84 | NW |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
86 | NE |
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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. |
86 | NW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
87 | SE |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
87 | SE |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
92 | SW |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
94 | S |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
100 | E |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
100 | E |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
101 | W |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
103 | N |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
104 | S |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
106 | E |
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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. |
106 | E |
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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 |
106 | S |
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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. |
106 | S |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
107 | NE |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
107 | NW |
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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. |
107 | S |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
108 | S |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
108 | S |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
109 | S |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
110 | N |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
110 | S |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
111 | N |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | S |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
113 | N |
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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. |
113 | NW |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
113 | SE |
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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. |
115 | NE |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
115 | S |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
115 | SE |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
115 | SW |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
117 | S |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
121 | 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. |
121 | SW |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
122 | E |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
124 | SW |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
125 | SE |
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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. |
126 | SW |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
128 | SW |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
129 | SW |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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129 | W |
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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) |
130 | NE |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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130 | SW |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
131 | SW |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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132 | E |
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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. |
134 | N |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
135 | SE |
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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. |
136 | NW |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
137 | SE |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
137 | SW |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
137 | SW |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
137 | W |
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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. |
137 | W |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
138 | SW |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
138 | SW |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
139 | 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. |
139 | SW |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
140 | SW |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
141 | SW |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
141 | W |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
142 | N |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
142 | N |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
143 | SW |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
143 | SW |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
144 | NW |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
144 | SW |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
144 | SW |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
145 | SW |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
145 | W |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
146 | W |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
147 | NE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
147 | SW |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
147 | W |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
148 | S |
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Desert Oasis Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground and RV park near Lowell. |
148 | SE |
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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. |
148 | W |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
149 | NE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
149 | SW |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |
149 | SW |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
150 | W |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
151 | NW |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
151 | SW |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
152 | S |
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Douglas |
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Arizona |
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153 | SW |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
154 | W |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
155 | SW |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
156 | SW |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
156 | SW |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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156 | SW |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
156 | W |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
156 | W |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
158 | SW |
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Grasslands Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Sonoita. |
159 | NE |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
159 | SW |
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RISS Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station. |
159 | SW |
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Winer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach. |
160 | E |
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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. |
160 | SW |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
160 | SW |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
161 | SW |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
161 | W |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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162 | W |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
164 | NE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
165 | E |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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165 | NE |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
165 | SW |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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165 | W |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
167 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
167 | NW |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
167 | SW |
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Montezuma Pass Overlook |
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Arizona |
In Coronado National Memorial. |
167 | W |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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168 | NW |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
168 | SW |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
168 | SW |
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Mount Hopkins |
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Arizona |
Home of the MMT. |
168 | W |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
169 | W |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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169 | W |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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170 | W |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
171 | NE |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
171 | W |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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172 | 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 |
172 | NW |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
172 | SW |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
172 | SW |
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VERITAS |
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Arizona |
Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory. |
172 | W |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
174 | W |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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175 | NE |
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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. |
175 | W |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
176 | E |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
176 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
176 | W |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
177 | W |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
178 | SE |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
178 | SW |
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Fairborn Observatory |
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Arizona |
An array of automatic photometric telescopes run by the Automated Astronomy Group of Tennessee State University. Near Patagonia. |
180 | NE |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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180 | NW |
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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. |
180 | SW |
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Tenagra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc |