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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
22 | W |
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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 |
26 | SW |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
26 | SW |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | NW |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
37 | NW |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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37 | SW |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
37 | W |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
38 | SW |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
41 | W |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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42 | W |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
44 | N |
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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. |
45 | W |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
47 | NW |
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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. |
48 | N |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
48 | W |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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48 | W |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
52 | SW |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
52 | W |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
53 | SW |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
54 | N |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
56 | W |
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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. |
59 | S |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
62 | SW |
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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. |
66 | NW |
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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. |
67 | N |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
68 | SW |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
68 | SW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
69 | SW |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
69 | W |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
70 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
73 | N |
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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. |
77 | SW |
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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. |
77 | SW |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
77 | W |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
78 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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78 | SW |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
79 | NW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
79 | W |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
82 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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84 | W |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
87 | SW |
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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 |
88 | W |
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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. |
89 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
89 | W |
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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. |
91 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
95 | SW |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
95 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
98 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
99 | 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. |
100 | SW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
102 | NE |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
105 | 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). |
106 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
108 | N |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
108 | SW |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | SW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | SW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
122 | N |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
122 | SW |
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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. |
124 | 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). |
125 | NE |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
125 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
134 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
140 | 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. |
142 | N |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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145 | 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 | E |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
146 | N |
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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. |
147 | NW |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
147 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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147 | SW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
148 | E |
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Walcott Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
149 | NE |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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149 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
149 | SE |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
149 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
150 | W |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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151 | 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. |
153 | NE |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
154 | SW |
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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. |
156 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
156 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
157 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
162 | SW |
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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 |
162 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
163 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
167 | 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. |
167 | NE |
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Picture Canyon |
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Colorado |
A small recreation area with limited camping. |
167 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
167 | S |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
168 | W |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
169 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
171 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
171 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
172 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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173 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
173 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
175 | 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. |
176 | 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. |
177 | NW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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178 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
178 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
179 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
179 | N |
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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. |
179 | W |
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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. |
180 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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180 | SW |
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El Camino Real Historic Trail Site |
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New Mexico |
A Heritage center used by the people at the The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site. |