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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
19 | W |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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20 | N |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
22 | 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 |
23 | W |
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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. |
24 | NE |
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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. |
26 | N |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | SE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
32 | NW |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
34 | W |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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38 | S |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
38 | SW |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
39 | SW |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
40 | SW |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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42 | N |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
42 | W |
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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. |
44 | SW |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
46 | S |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
47 | SW |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
49 | 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. |
50 | NE |
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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. |
51 | SW |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
55 | SW |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
56 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
57 | W |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
59 | W |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
60 | SW |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
61 | SW |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
63 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
68 | W |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
75 | 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. |
76 | SW |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
77 | SW |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
80 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
80 | SW |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
81 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
81 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
83 | SW |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
85 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
86 | N |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
87 | S |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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87 | 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. |
90 | 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. |
90 | SW |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
91 | SW |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
92 | 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. |
96 | NE |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
96 | SW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
97 | NW |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
98 | 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 |
101 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
102 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
105 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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106 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
110 | SW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
110 | SW |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
113 | N |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
117 | N |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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119 | NW |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
120 | NW |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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121 | N |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
123 | SW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
123 | SW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
126 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
126 | NW |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
127 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
128 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
130 | S |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
133 | SE |
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Fort Sumner |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Ft. Sumner NBSF station and launching point for Balloon-borne Large-Aperture Sub-millimeter Telescope (BLAST). |
134 | SW |
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General Nathan Twining Observatory |
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New Mexico |
GNTO is an observatory of The Albuquerque Astronomical Society (TAAS). About 10 miles south of Belen. |
136 | W |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
137 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
140 | N |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
143 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
143 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
144 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
144 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
145 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
148 | S |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
148 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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149 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
150 | E |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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150 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
150 | NW |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
151 | E |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
151 | E |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
151 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
155 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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156 | 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. |
156 | W |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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158 | N |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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158 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
161 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
162 | NW |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
162 | 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. |
162 | SW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
163 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
165 | NE |
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Picture Canyon |
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Colorado |
A small recreation area with limited camping. |
167 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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167 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
167 | SW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
168 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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168 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
169 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
169 | SE |
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Walcott Site |
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Texas |
A private observing site of a member of the Amarillo Astronomy Club. |
171 | N |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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171 | SW |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
173 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
174 | SE |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
176 | N |
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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. |
176 | SW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
176 | SW |
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Magdalena Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory, aka MRO, of New Mexico Tech university. Also site of the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research. Near the summit of South Baldy Peak |
177 | SW |
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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. |