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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
17 | NW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
17 | SW |
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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. |
23 | S |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
27 | S |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
32 | NW |
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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. |
43 | E |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
43 | S |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
46 | N |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
49 | SE |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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51 | E |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
54 | E |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
56 | NW |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
57 | SE |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
58 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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58 | SW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
60 | NE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
62 | NE |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
63 | SE |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
64 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
65 | NW |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
66 | E |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
69 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
71 | E |
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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. |
72 | SE |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
73 | E |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
73 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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77 | NE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
78 | E |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
79 | E |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
81 | NE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
82 | SE |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
83 | SE |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
86 | N |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
86 | SE |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
90 | S |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
90 | SE |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
90 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
93 | E |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
94 | NW |
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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. |
95 | E |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
95 | SE |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
96 | E |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
96 | E |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
96 | NW |
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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. |
96 | SW |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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97 | SE |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
100 | NE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
101 | E |
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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. |
101 | SE |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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101 | SE |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
102 | E |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
103 | SE |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
105 | SE |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
106 | E |
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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. |
106 | S |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
109 | E |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
109 | NE |
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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). |
110 | SE |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
111 | SE |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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111 | SW |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
112 | E |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
112 | SE |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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114 | SE |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
114 | W |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
117 | NW |
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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. |
117 | NW |
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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. |
120 | SE |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
120 | W |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
121 | NW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
122 | E |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
122 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
122 | N |
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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. |
122 | W |
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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. |
124 | SE |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
126 | E |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
126 | W |
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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. |
127 | SE |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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129 | SE |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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129 | W |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
131 | SE |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
132 | E |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
132 | SE |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
133 | NW |
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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. |
133 | SE |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
134 | SE |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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135 | SW |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
137 | W |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
138 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
140 | E |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
140 | SE |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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140 | SW |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
140 | W |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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141 | NW |
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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 |
141 | SE |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
141 | SE |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
142 | NW |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
142 | S |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
143 | S |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
144 | NW |
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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. |
147 | N |
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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). |
147 | SE |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
147 | SE |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
148 | NW |
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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. |
149 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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149 | NW |
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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. |
149 | SE |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
153 | SE |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
154 | SE |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
154 | W |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
155 | N |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
155 | S |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
156 | N |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
158 | E |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
158 | SE |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
158 | SE |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
158 | SW |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
159 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
160 | N |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
160 | N |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
160 | W |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
162 | N |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
162 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
163 | N |
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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. |
163 | W |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
164 | N |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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164 | SE |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
164 | SW |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
164 | SW |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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164 | W |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
165 | NW |
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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. |
165 | SE |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
165 | SE |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
165 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
166 | E |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
169 | SE |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
169 | W |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
170 | N |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
171 | SW |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
172 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
174 | NW |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
174 | NW |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
174 | SW |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
174 | W |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
175 | NW |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
175 | W |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
175 | W |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
175 | W |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
176 | S |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
179 | SW |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
180 | NE |
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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. |