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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
24 | NW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
32 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
39 | SE |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
40 | E |
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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. |
42 | N |
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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. |
44 | NW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
45 | NW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
45 | SE |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
47 | N |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
48 | NE |
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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 |
52 | SW |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
53 | SW |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
54 | SW |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
56 | NE |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
56 | SW |
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Casitas de Gila Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory at Casitas de Gila Commercial B&B / guesthouse. Near Gila |
57 | SW |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
63 | N |
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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. |
63 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
63 | S |
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City of Rocks State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
64 | NE |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
64 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
66 | W |
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Cosmic Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground and site of public star parties. In the western part of the Gila National Forest. |
68 | E |
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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. |
69 | S |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
70 | S |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
72 | SE |
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DSO - Upham |
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New Mexico |
An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
81 | W |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
84 | SE |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
90 | NE |
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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. |
91 | SW |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
92 | S |
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Deneb Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
94 | S |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
95 | SW |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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98 | NW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
99 | E |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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99 | SE |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
99 | SE |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
100 | NE |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
100 | NE |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
104 | W |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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106 | NE |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | N |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
109 | N |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | E |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
112 | E |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
113 | N |
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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. |
113 | NE |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
115 | N |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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115 | NE |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
115 | S |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
115 | SW |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
116 | E |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
119 | SE |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
121 | E |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
121 | E |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
123 | E |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
123 | SE |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
123 | W |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
124 | NE |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
124 | SW |
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Rancho Hidalgo |
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New Mexico |
Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village. |
124 | SW |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
125 | NE |
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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 |
125 | NW |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
126 | NW |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
127 | N |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
128 | NE |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
129 | SW |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
130 | NW |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
130 | SW |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
131 | SW |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
132 | SE |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
132 | SW |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
132 | W |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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133 | NE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
133 | SW |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
134 | NE |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
134 | NE |
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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. |
134 | NE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | NW |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
134 | SW |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
135 | E |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
136 | E |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
136 | NE |
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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. |
136 | SW |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
137 | E |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
137 | NW |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
137 | SE |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
139 | NE |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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141 | E |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
141 | SE |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
142 | NE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
144 | NE |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
145 | NE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
147 | NE |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
148 | NE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
148 | SE |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
148 | SW |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
149 | N |
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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. |
149 | NE |
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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. |
149 | SW |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
150 | N |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
151 | NW |
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Rainbow Forest Museum |
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Arizona |
Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
151 | SW |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
152 | N |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
154 | W |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
155 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
158 | SW |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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Painted Desert Inn |
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Arizona |
A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
162 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
164 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
166 | NE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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167 | W |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
168 | NE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
171 | NW |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
171 | SW |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
172 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
173 | NE |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
177 | N |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
177 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
177 | NE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
178 | SE |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
180 | NE |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
180 | SW |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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180 | SW |
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Douglas |
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Arizona |
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180 | SW |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |