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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
20 | E |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
21 | 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. |
22 | SE |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
25 | NW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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27 | E |
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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. |
28 | E |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
29 | E |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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30 | NE |
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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. |
32 | SE |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
34 | NW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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39 | E |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
40 | N |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
40 | NE |
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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. |
41 | E |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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41 | SE |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
42 | SE |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
42 | 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. |
43 | NE |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
44 | NE |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
46 | E |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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48 | N |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
48 | 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. |
48 | SE |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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50 | N |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
53 | SE |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
55 | E |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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55 | NE |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
55 | SE |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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56 | N |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
59 | E |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
59 | SE |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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60 | N |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
60 | SE |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
61 | NW |
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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. |
61 | SE |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
61 | 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 |
63 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
64 | NE |
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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. |
64 | SE |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
67 | NW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
70 | NE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
70 | SE |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
73 | SE |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
74 | N |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
76 | NE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
76 | SE |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
77 | NE |
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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. |
77 | S |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
77 | SE |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
78 | SE |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
79 | E |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
79 | 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. |
79 | W |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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80 | W |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
81 | 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. |
82 | NW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
82 | SE |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
83 | SE |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
86 | NE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
86 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
87 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
88 | 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. |
92 | NE |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
93 | NE |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
93 | W |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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94 | 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) |
95 | NE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
96 | SW |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
99 | NW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
100 | N |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
100 | N |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
103 | NE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
104 | NW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
104 | S |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
104 | SE |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
105 | N |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
105 | NE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
106 | NE |
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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. |
108 | NE |
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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. |
109 | NE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
109 | NE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
110 | SE |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
111 | S |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
112 | N |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
112 | 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. |
112 | SW |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
114 | E |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
115 | W |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
119 | NE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
120 | N |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |