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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. |
5 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
13 | W |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
14 | E |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
16 | E |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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18 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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21 | E |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
23 | SE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
23 | W |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
25 | SE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
27 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
29 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
31 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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31 | SE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
32 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
35 | E |
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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 |
35 | NE |
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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. |
35 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
36 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
36 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
38 | N |
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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. |
38 | SW |
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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. |
39 | N |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
39 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
43 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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46 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
46 | 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. |
46 | SE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
46 | SW |
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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. |
47 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
49 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
53 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
53 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
54 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
55 | 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. |
56 | E |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
56 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
56 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
57 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
57 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
59 | 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 |
60 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
69 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
72 | NE |
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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. |
76 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
81 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
83 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
84 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
89 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
93 | N |
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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). |
93 | NE |
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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. |
93 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
94 | S |
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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. |
96 | SE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
97 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
99 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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102 | SE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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109 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
112 | NW |
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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. |
112 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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115 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
118 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
118 | SW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
121 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
124 | S |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
125 | NW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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126 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
126 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
126 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
126 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
127 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
128 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
128 | SW |
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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. |
130 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
133 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
135 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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135 | NW |
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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. |
135 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
136 | S |
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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 |
138 | S |
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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. |
139 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
140 | NW |
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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. |
141 | N |
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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. |
141 | SW |
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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. |
142 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
143 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
144 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
145 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
145 | NE |
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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. |
147 | SE |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
148 | SW |
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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. |
149 | SW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
149 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
151 | NE |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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153 | W |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
154 | NE |
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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. |
154 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
156 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
159 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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159 | S |
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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. |
159 | SW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
160 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
160 | N |
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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. |
160 | SW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
163 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
164 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
165 | N |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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167 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
168 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
168 | N |
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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. |
169 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
169 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
169 | NW |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
170 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
171 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
171 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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173 | NE |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
174 | NW |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
175 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
175 | NW |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
179 | SW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |