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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
9 | NE |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
12 | N |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
13 | N |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
14 | N |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
24 | NE |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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37 | NE |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
40 | E |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
42 | SW |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
52 | N |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
58 | NE |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
59 | E |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
60 | NE |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
61 | S |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
62 | NE |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
62 | W |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
63 | E |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
65 | SW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
67 | E |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
71 | NW |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
76 | SW |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
90 | SW |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
93 | NE |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
93 | NE |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
99 | SW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
100 | S |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
100 | SW |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
105 | NE |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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105 | S |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
107 | N |
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Willard L. Eccles Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of the University of Utah. On Frisco Peak |
107 | SE |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
107 | SW |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
109 | SW |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
110 | NW |
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Black Cliff |
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Nevada |
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115 | SW |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
116 | W |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
118 | S |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
119 | E |
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Glenn Canyon's Wahweap district |
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Arizona |
Site of public astronomy programs held by the National Park Service Night Sky Program. Forecast covers the portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Wahweap Bay. |
120 | SE |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
122 | SE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
123 | SW |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
124 | W |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
125 | SW |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
131 | S |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
133 | S |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
134 | SE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
137 | S |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
138 | NE |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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141 | NE |
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Aquarius Ranger Station |
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Utah |
A near Loa. |
142 | SE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
142 | W |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
143 | N |
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Great Basin National Park |
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Nevada |
Centered on the Lower Lehman Campground in Great Basin National Park. |
143 | N |
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Lehman Caves Visitor Center |
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Nevada |
Vistor center of Great Basin National Park. Home of the Great Basin Astronomy Festival. |
143 | W |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
145 | SE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
146 | SE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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147 | S |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
149 | NE |
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Richfield |
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Utah |
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150 | NW |
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Lund Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Lund. |
152 | NE |
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Fish Lake |
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Utah |
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152 | SE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
153 | NE |
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Observa-Torrey |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Capitol Reef park and the town of Torrey. |
155 | SW |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
156 | N |
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Telescope Array Long Ridge FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
157 | SW |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
158 | S |
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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. |
158 | SE |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
159 | NE |
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Capitol Reef National Park |
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Utah |
National Park and IDA designated Dark Sky Park. |
159 | SW |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
160 | N |
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Telescope Array Black Rock Mesa FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
162 | SW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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163 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
163 | W |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
164 | N |
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Telescope Array Central Laser Facility |
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Utah |
The Telescope Array Project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
164 | NW |
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Lunar Crater |
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Nevada |
A crater on earth in Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark. |
164 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
166 | S |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
166 | SW |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
167 | SE |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
170 | S |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
172 | S |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
174 | S |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
175 | N |
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Telescope Array Middle Drum FD |
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Utah |
A fluorescence detection site of The Telescope Array Project. The Telescope Array project observes ultra-high energy cosmic ray induced air showers. |
175 | SE |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
176 | SE |
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Anderson Mesa Station |
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Arizona |
An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff. |
178 | N |
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ROVOR |
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Utah |
Remote Observatory for Variable Object Research. A private observatory of Brigham Young University (BYU). Located near Delta, UT. |
178 | S |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
179 | NE |
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Dry Creek View Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory somewhere around Oak City. |
179 | SE |
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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. |
180 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |