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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
34 | SE |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
37 | E |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
38 | NW |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
38 | S |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
42 | NE |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
45 | NE |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
51 | NE |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
53 | E |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
54 | SW |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
55 | NE |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
56 | E |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
56 | NE |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
57 | N |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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59 | N |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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59 | W |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
60 | SE |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
61 | E |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
62 | E |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
63 | NE |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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65 | E |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
65 | NE |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
67 | E |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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68 | E |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
68 | NW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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69 | E |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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69 | NW |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
69 | S |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
70 | E |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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70 | NE |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
70 | NE |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
71 | SW |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
72 | NE |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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72 | W |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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75 | E |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
78 | E |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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78 | S |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
80 | N |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
80 | NE |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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81 | NE |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
81 | NE |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
81 | SE |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
82 | E |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
83 | E |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
85 | N |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
85 | NE |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
86 | E |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
86 | NE |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
88 | E |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
88 | N |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
90 | E |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
91 | NE |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
91 | W |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
92 | E |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
93 | E |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
94 | SE |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
95 | N |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
96 | SW |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
97 | N |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
97 | NE |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
99 | E |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
99 | N |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
101 | E |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
102 | E |
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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. |
102 | SW |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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105 | NW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
106 | N |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
106 | NE |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
107 | SE |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
107 | SW |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
109 | E |
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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) |
112 | NE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
113 | N |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
115 | NE |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
118 | NE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
119 | NE |
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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. |