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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
11 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
27 | NW |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
29 | N |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
35 | SW |
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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. |
37 | SE |
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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. |
47 | 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. |
48 | SW |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
58 | SW |
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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. |
61 | NW |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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62 | W |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
66 | NW |
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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. |
69 | SW |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
71 | NW |
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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. |
72 | SW |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
77 | SE |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
78 | NW |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
78 | SW |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
81 | SW |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
85 | NW |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
86 | 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. |
89 | N |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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90 | E |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
91 | NW |
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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. |
92 | NW |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
93 | NW |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
93 | SW |
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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. |
96 | E |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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97 | SW |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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98 | NW |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
98 | SW |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
101 | E |
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Picture Canyon |
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Colorado |
A small recreation area with limited camping. |
102 | SW |
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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. |
103 | NE |
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Las Animas |
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Colorado |
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104 | SW |
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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 |
105 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
105 | NW |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
107 | NW |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
107 | SE |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
110 | SW |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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116 | NW |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
116 | SW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
118 | NW |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
118 | SW |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
119 | NW |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
119 | W |
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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). |
120 | NW |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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120 | SW |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
120 | SW |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
121 | NE |
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Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Science Center |
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Colorado |
A site of the Deep Space Exploration Society. Near Haswell |
121 | SW |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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123 | SW |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
123 | SW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
124 | N |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
125 | N |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
125 | N |
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McCurdy Road |
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Colorado |
Nearly deserted double T'ed dirt road south of Rush |
128 | SW |
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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. |
128 | SW |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
130 | N |
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LEO Scope |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the GEODSS Test Bed site near Yoder, Colorado. |
130 | NE |
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Karval Reservoir SWA |
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Colorado |
A State Wildlife Area used by some members of the Denver Astronomical Society. |
131 | N |
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Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Colorado Springs. |
131 | N |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
132 | SW |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
133 | N |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
133 | N |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
134 | N |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
134 | SW |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | SW |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
136 | N |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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136 | NW |
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Stone Bridge |
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Colorado |
Part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area administered by Colorado State Parks. Used by the Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society. About 7 miles north of Salida. |
137 | SW |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
138 | N |
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the county park. Near Calhan. |
138 | N |
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Peyton |
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Colorado |
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139 | W |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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141 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
141 | SW |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
141 | SW |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
142 | NE |
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County Road 2C |
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Colorado |
A spot along County road 2C, between County Road 109 and County Road 34. Approximately between Aroya and Punkin Center. |
142 | SW |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
143 | N |
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Horseappleacres Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide. |
144 | N |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
147 | S |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
148 | N |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
151 | W |
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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 | NW |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
154 | N |
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Bear Dance Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Larkspur. |
154 | NW |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
156 | E |
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Cimarron National Grasslands |
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Kansas |
link |
156 | 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. |
157 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
158 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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158 | N |
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Hugo |
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Colorado |
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158 | SW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
159 | N |
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Wardrop Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Kiowa. |
159 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
161 | NW |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
161 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
161 | SW |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
163 | N |
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Castle Rock |
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Colorado |
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163 | SW |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
164 | N |
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Indian Tree Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Elbert County. |
164 | N |
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Whispering Pines Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private Observatory. |
164 | NW |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
165 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
165 | NW |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
165 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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165 | SW |
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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. |
167 | NW |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
168 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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171 | N |
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Burland Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park county. |
171 | N |
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Roxborough Park |
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Colorado |
Forecast also covers nearby Roxborough State Park. |
171 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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171 | 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. |
171 | SW |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
172 | N |
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Parker |
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Colorado |
Home of star parties held by the astronomy department at the Parker campus of Arapaho Community College. In Douglas county. |
172 | SE |
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Walcott Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
172 | SW |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
172 | SW |
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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. |
172 | W |
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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. |
173 | E |
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Guymon |
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Oklahoma |
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173 | NW |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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Colorado |
In Curecanti National Recreation Area which is an International Dark Sky Park. Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Forecast covers the western third of Currecanti. |
174 | NW |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
175 | N |
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Kings Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
175 | W |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
176 | E |
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Weis Farm observing site |
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Oklahoma |
A private observing site. |
176 | N |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
177 | N |
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Centennial |
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Colorado |
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178 | NE |
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Flagler Reservoir SWA |
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Colorado |
AKA Flagler Recreation State Area. |
178 | S |
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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). |
178 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
178 | W |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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179 | 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 |
180 | NW |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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