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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
2 | E |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
18 | NE |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
19 | N |
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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. |
19 | N |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
20 | N |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
26 | S |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
30 | E |
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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. |
45 | SE |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
52 | E |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
55 | 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 |
57 | S |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
60 | SW |
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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. |
60 | W |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
66 | N |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
66 | N |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
68 | SE |
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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. |
68 | W |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
69 | 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. |
70 | E |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
76 | W |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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78 | N |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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78 | S |
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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 |
81 | 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. |
81 | NW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
82 | SE |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
84 | S |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
86 | 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. |
86 | N |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
86 | S |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
87 | S |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
88 | NE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
89 | S |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
89 | SE |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
89 | W |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
90 | NE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
91 | NW |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
92 | W |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
99 | NE |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
101 | W |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
102 | S |
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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. |
103 | W |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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105 | SW |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
106 | N |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
106 | NE |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
108 | N |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
108 | S |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
108 | S |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
109 | E |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
109 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
111 | NE |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
112 | 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 |
112 | 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. |
115 | 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. |
116 | 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. |
118 | 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. |
120 | NE |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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122 | NE |
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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. |
122 | S |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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123 | NE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
123 | NE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
124 | NE |
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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. |
126 | NE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
126 | 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. |
127 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
129 | 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. |
130 | E |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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130 | NE |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
131 | NE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
131 | NE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
131 | NE |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
132 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
133 | S |
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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. |
135 | S |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
138 | N |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
138 | NE |
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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. |
138 | SE |
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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. |
138 | SW |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
139 | E |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
139 | W |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
141 | S |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
144 | 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. |
145 | E |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
147 | E |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
147 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
148 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
148 | W |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
149 | SE |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
151 | NE |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
151 | SW |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
152 | 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. |
152 | 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. |
153 | NE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
155 | S |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
156 | NE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
156 | NW |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
156 | S |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
156 | SE |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
157 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
157 | S |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
157 | S |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
157 | S |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
157 | SE |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
157 | SE |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
157 | SW |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
158 | S |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
160 | NE |
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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. |
160 | SE |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
163 | NE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
163 | NE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
165 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
165 | W |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
166 | NE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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167 | SW |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
168 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
168 | NE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
169 | SE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
169 | SW |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
170 | SE |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
171 | E |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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171 | SW |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
173 | SE |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
173 | SW |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
174 | NE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
174 | W |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
175 | NE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
176 | SE |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
176 | SE |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
178 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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180 | SW |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |