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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
15 | NW |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
37 | E |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
44 | SE |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
45 | SW |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
48 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
48 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
48 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
49 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
53 | NE |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
53 | NE |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
54 | NE |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
55 | E |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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55 | E |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
55 | W |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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57 | NE |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
58 | NE |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
63 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
67 | E |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
68 | NW |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
69 | W |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
73 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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73 | SE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
74 | N |
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Stone Bridge |
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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. |
75 | S |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
77 | SE |
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Ring Place |
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New Mexico |
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by Philmont Scout Ranch for use by Scouts, BSA. |
78 | NE |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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79 | E |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
79 | NE |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
80 | NW |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
80 | S |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
82 | W |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
84 | S |
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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. |
85 | NW |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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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. |
85 | W |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
86 | S |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
86 | S |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
86 | W |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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90 | N |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
92 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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93 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
93 | N |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
94 | NE |
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CSU-Pueblo Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Colorado State University Pueblo. Site of public star parties. Near Lake Pueblo State Park. |
94 | S |
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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. |
96 | SE |
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Aqua Fria Peak |
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New Mexico |
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire. |
98 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
98 | W |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
98 | W |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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101 | NE |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
101 | NW |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
103 | NE |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
104 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
104 | N |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
104 | NE |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
105 | S |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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105 | SW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
106 | S |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
107 | N |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
108 | N |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
108 | S |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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108 | W |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
109 | N |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
110 | E |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
110 | NE |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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111 | N |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
112 | N |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
112 | NW |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
112 | NW |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
113 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
114 | NE |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
115 | N |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
116 | NW |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
118 | N |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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118 | S |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
119 | S |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
119 | S |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
119 | W |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
120 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
120 | W |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
121 | S |
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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. |
122 | NE |
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Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Colorado Springs. |
122 | NE |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
123 | NW |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
123 | S |
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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 |
123 | S |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
124 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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126 | SW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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127 | S |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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128 | N |
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Climax Observatory |
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Colorado |
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville. |
129 | S |
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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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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
130 | N |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
130 | NE |
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Horseappleacres Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide. |
132 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
132 | W |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
134 | N |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
134 | N |
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Burland Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park county. |
134 | NW |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
134 | S |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
135 | N |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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135 | NE |
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Bear Dance Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Larkspur. |
136 | NE |
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Peyton |
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Colorado |
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138 | S |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
140 | NE |
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LEO Scope |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the GEODSS Test Bed site near Yoder, Colorado. |
140 | NE |
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McCurdy Road |
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Colorado |
Nearly deserted double T'ed dirt road south of Rush |
140 | NW |
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Spring Gulch |
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Colorado |
An observing site used by the Three Rivers Astronomy Club. About 9 miles from Carbondale. |
140 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
141 | N |
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Kings Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
141 | S |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
142 | N |
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Lake Dillon Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Dillon. |
142 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
142 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
143 | NE |
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the county park. Near Calhan. |
144 | N |
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Meyer-Womble Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Denver University on Mt Evans. |
144 | NE |
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Castle Rock |
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Colorado |
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144 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
144 | SW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
145 | NE |
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Roxborough Park |
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Colorado |
Forecast also covers nearby Roxborough State Park. |
147 | N |
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Loveland Pass |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of Loveland Pass and Grizzly Peak Trailhead. |
147 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
147 | S |
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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. |
148 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
148 | S |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
149 | NE |
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Whispering Pines Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private Observatory. |
150 | N |
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Eagle Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Eagle. |
151 | N |
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Evergreen |
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Colorado |
In the foothills southwest of Denver. |
151 | NW |
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Grand Mesa Observatory |
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Colorado |
A remote astro-imaging observatory. |
153 | NE |
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Indian Tree Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Elbert County. |
154 | NE |
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Wardrop Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Kiowa. |
155 | NE |
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Parker |
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Colorado |
Home of star parties held by the astronomy department at the Parker campus of Arapaho Community College. In Douglas county. |
155 | S |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
155 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | NE |
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Centennial |
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Colorado |
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156 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
157 | N |
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Berthoud Pass Trailhead |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the trailhead of Berthoud Pass. |
159 | N |
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Avyatha Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
159 | N |
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Idlewild Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Englewood. |
160 | N |
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NREL- Solar Radiation Research Laboratory |
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Colorado |
Laboratory of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A private site of the U.S. Department of Energy. |
160 | NE |
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Chamberlin Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Univerity of Denver. Site of public observing held by the Denver Astronomical Society. |
160 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
161 | N |
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Golden |
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Colorado |
A town in Jefferson county. |
162 | N |
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Missouri Gulch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
162 | NW |
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SGPalisadeCO Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Palisade. |
162 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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163 | E |
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Las Animas |
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Colorado |
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163 | NE |
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Tollgate Creek Park |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Colorado Astronomers yahoo group. In Aurora. |
163 | S |
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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. |
164 | N |
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Denver |
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Colorado |
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164 | NE |
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Karval Reservoir SWA |
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Colorado |
A State Wildlife Area used by some members of the Denver Astronomical Society. |
166 | N |
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Arvada |
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Colorado |
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166 | S |
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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. |
167 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
169 | N |
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The Icebox |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Fraser. Also covers Winter Park ski resort. |
169 | N |
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Westminster |
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Colorado |
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170 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
171 | N |
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Nederland Observatory |
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Colorado |
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172 | E |
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Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Science Center |
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Colorado |
A site of the Deep Space Exploration Society. Near Haswell |
172 | N |
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Moss Rock Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
172 | NE |
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County Road 2C |
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Colorado |
A spot along County road 2C, between County Road 109 and County Road 34. Approximately between Aroya and Punkin Center. |
172 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
173 | NW |
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Gateway |
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Colorado |
A town in Mesa County. |
173 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
174 | N |
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West Grand High School |
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Colorado |
High school In Kremmling. |
175 | N |
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Broomfield |
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Colorado |
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175 | N |
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University of Colorado Alpine Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the Mountain Research Station of the University of Colorado. |
175 | NE |
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Antelope Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Strasburg. |
175 | S |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
176 | N |
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Sommers-Bausch Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the University of Colorado in Boulder. |
176 | S |
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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. |
177 | N |
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Boulder |
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Colorado |
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177 | NW |
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Colorado National Monument |
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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). |
177 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
178 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
178 | W |
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Sierra La Sal Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory near La Sal. |
180 | N |
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Boulder Heights Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
180 | N |
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Moondance |
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Colorado |
A private site about 10 miles from Kremmling |
180 | S |
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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 |