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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
26 | W |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
38 | NW |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
39 | E |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
39 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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42 | N |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
47 | NE |
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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. |
47 | W |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
51 | E |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
51 | E |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
54 | NW |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
55 | NW |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
56 | S |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
60 | NW |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
62 | NE |
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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. |
67 | SE |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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70 | NW |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
70 | W |
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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. |
70 | W |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
73 | E |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
74 | NW |
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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. |
75 | NW |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
77 | NE |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
77 | NW |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
82 | SW |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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83 | NW |
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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. |
83 | SW |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
87 | NW |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
87 | SW |
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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) |
87 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
88 | SW |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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89 | SW |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
89 | SW |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
89 | SW |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
89 | W |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
90 | SW |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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90 | SW |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
90 | W |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
91 | SE |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
91 | SW |
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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. |
91 | SW |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
91 | W |
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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. |
92 | SW |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
95 | W |
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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. |
96 | W |
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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. |
97 | SW |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
98 | NW |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
98 | W |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
98 | W |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
99 | SW |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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101 | SW |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
101 | SW |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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101 | SW |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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101 | W |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
102 | SW |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
105 | NE |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
105 | SW |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
107 | SW |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
107 | 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. |
107 | W |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
108 | SW |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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108 | W |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
109 | S |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
110 | SW |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
111 | NW |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
111 | NW |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
111 | SW |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
111 | SW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
111 | W |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
113 | SE |
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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. |
114 | W |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
115 | W |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
116 | 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. |
120 | 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. |
121 | SE |
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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. |
121 | SW |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
122 | W |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
124 | S |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
125 | N |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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126 | NW |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
126 | S |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
126 | S |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
126 | SW |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
126 | W |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
127 | NE |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
127 | SW |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
128 | SW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
129 | NW |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
131 | E |
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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. |
131 | NE |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
131 | S |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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132 | E |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
133 | E |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
133 | E |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
134 | E |
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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. |
134 | SW |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
134 | W |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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137 | NW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
137 | S |
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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) |
138 | S |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
139 | E |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
139 | S |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
139 | S |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
141 | E |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | E |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
142 | SE |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
143 | W |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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144 | N |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
144 | S |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
145 | NW |
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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). |
145 | S |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
147 | S |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
147 | SW |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
148 | E |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
150 | NE |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
150 | S |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
150 | SW |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
151 | S |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
153 | SE |
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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 |
154 | E |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
154 | S |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
154 | S |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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154 | S |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
155 | S |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
155 | S |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
155 | S |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
155 | SE |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
158 | S |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
160 | E |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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160 | W |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
162 | SW |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
162 | 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. |
164 | S |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
166 | W |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
166 | W |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
168 | E |
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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. |
169 | S |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
170 | NW |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
170 | S |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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170 | SE |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
171 | E |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
171 | S |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
171 | SE |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
173 | S |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
173 | SE |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
174 | S |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
174 | 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. |
175 | SE |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
176 | W |
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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. |
177 | S |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
177 | S |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
177 | W |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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179 | S |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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179 | S |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
180 | N |
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Monument Valley |
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Utah |
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of Monument Valley area. |
180 | S |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |