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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 8 | SW |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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| 10 | SW |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
| 18 | W |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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| 18 | W |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
| 21 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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| 21 | SE |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
| 22 | NW |
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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. |
| 25 | SW |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
| 25 | SW |
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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. |
| 26 | W |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 27 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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| 28 | NW |
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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. |
| 29 | SW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
| 33 | NW |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 33 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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| 34 | SW |
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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. |
| 35 | SW |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 36 | NE |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
| 36 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
| 37 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 37 | SE |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
| 40 | SE |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 41 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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| 43 | NW |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
| 44 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
| 44 | SE |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 44 | SE |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 45 | N |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
| 46 | SW |
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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. |
| 46 | SW |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
| 46 | W |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
| 50 | NW |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 51 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
| 52 | NW |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 53 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
| 54 | N |
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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. |
| 54 | N |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
| 54 | 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. |
| 57 | 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) |
| 57 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
| 58 | NW |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
| 59 | N |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 59 | N |
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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. |
| 59 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
| 62 | NE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 62 | W |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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| 63 | N |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
| 65 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
| 66 | N |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
| 67 | N |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
| 67 | NW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 69 | E |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 69 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
| 73 | N |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 73 | NE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
| 73 | W |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 74 | NW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 79 | NW |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 80 | NE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
| 80 | SW |
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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. |
| 81 | S |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
| 82 | NE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
| 84 | N |
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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. |
| 84 | SW |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
| 89 | N |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
| 90 | N |
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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. |
| 91 | S |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
| 93 | S |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 96 | N |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
| 96 | NW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 101 | N |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
| 102 | N |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
| 103 | NW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
| 103 | W |
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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. |
| 104 | N |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
| 104 | NE |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
| 105 | N |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
| 107 | SE |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 107 | W |
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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 |
| 109 | E |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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| 109 | SE |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
| 109 | SE |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 109 | SE |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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| 109 | SW |
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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. |
| 112 | NW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 112 | SE |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
| 112 | SE |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
| 114 | SE |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
| 116 | SE |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 117 | N |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 117 | NW |
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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. |
| 117 | S |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
| 117 | SE |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
| 119 | E |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
| 119 | S |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
| 119 | S |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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