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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
23 | SW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
35 | NW |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
35 | S |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
42 | NE |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
44 | SE |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
48 | SW |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
51 | NE |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
51 | NE |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
52 | NE |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
52 | NE |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
58 | SW |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
61 | SW |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
65 | SW |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
66 | NE |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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68 | S |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
71 | W |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
77 | W |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
79 | NE |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
80 | NE |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
80 | S |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
85 | SW |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
85 | W |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
85 | W |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
86 | SE |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
87 | N |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
91 | N |
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Cathedral Gorge |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and by the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. |
96 | E |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
98 | NE |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
98 | S |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
99 | NE |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
99 | S |
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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. |
101 | E |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
101 | NE |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
104 | NE |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
106 | S |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
107 | W |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
108 | W |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
113 | SE |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
115 | SW |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
116 | SW |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
117 | E |
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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). |
117 | SW |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
118 | NW |
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Rachel |
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Nevada |
Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
121 | NW |
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Black Cliff |
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Nevada |
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121 | SE |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
121 | SW |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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122 | S |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
124 | SW |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
126 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
126 | SE |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
129 | S |
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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. |
133 | NE |
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Bryce Canyon National Park |
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Utah |
Bryce Canyon National Park is used by the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors Program, the Salt Lake Astronomical Society, the National Park Service for frequent public star parties and Dark Ranger Telescopes Tours. Also home of the Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival |
134 | NE |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
134 | W |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
138 | SE |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
140 | SE |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
142 | S |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
143 | S |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
146 | N |
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Willard L. Eccles Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of the University of Utah. On Frisco Peak |
146 | SE |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
147 | NE |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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147 | SW |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
148 | S |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
149 | E |
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Glenn Canyon's Wahweap district |
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Arizona |
Site of public astronomy programs held by the National Park Service Night Sky Program. Forecast covers the portion of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by Wahweap Bay. |
150 | SE |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
151 | W |
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Furnace Creek |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley. |
154 | SE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
154 | SW |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
154 | SW |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
157 | SE |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
160 | S |
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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. |
163 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
164 | E |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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164 | SW |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
164 | W |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
166 | SE |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
167 | NW |
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Lunar Crater |
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Nevada |
A crater on earth in Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark. |
167 | SE |
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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. |
168 | SE |
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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. |
170 | N |
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Lund Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Lund. |
171 | S |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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172 | N |
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Great Basin National Park |
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Nevada |
Centered on the Lower Lehman Campground in Great Basin National Park. |
172 | N |
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Lehman Caves Visitor Center |
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Nevada |
Vistor center of Great Basin National Park. Home of the Great Basin Astronomy Festival. |
172 | SE |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
172 | SE |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
175 | SE |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
176 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
176 | SE |
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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. |
176 | SE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
177 | NE |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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179 | S |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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179 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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180 | SE |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
180 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
180 | SE |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |