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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. |
16 | W |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
20 | SE |
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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. |
23 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
25 | S |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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29 | SE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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34 | E |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
34 | E |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
35 | S |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
37 | SW |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
38 | 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. |
41 | S |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
41 | SW |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
42 | E |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
44 | S |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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47 | S |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
47 | SE |
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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 |
53 | NE |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
53 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
55 | E |
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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. |
57 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
59 | SE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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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). |
60 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
60 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
62 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
63 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
65 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
66 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
67 | 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. |
68 | 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. |
71 | SE |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
72 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
73 | S |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
75 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
76 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
79 | S |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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81 | 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. |
82 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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83 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
83 | 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. |
84 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
86 | 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. |
90 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
90 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
93 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
93 | 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. |
93 | S |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
94 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
94 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
95 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
97 | 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 |
98 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
102 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
102 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
104 | 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. |
106 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
107 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
109 | 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. |
110 | 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. |
111 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
112 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
114 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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114 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
114 | W |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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115 | NE |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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118 | 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. |
120 | 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. |
120 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
120 | SE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
121 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
123 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
124 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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125 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
126 | E |
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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. |
128 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
130 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
130 | 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. |
130 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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130 | SW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
131 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
131 | 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. |
132 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
132 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
132 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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132 | SE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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133 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
134 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
134 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
140 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
143 | SW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
144 | 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. |
146 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
149 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
150 | NW |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
150 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
150 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
151 | 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. |
152 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
153 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
155 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
155 | 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. |
156 | N |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
156 | NW |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
157 | N |
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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. |
157 | 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. |
158 | 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. |
158 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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158 | NW |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
159 | N |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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161 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
162 | S |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
162 | S |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
162 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
165 | NW |
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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). |
169 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
169 | 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). |
172 | NW |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
172 | 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 |
173 | N |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
173 | SW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
174 | N |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
176 | 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. |
176 | 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. |
176 | 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. |
178 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
179 | N |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
179 | 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. |
179 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
180 | SW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |