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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
24 | NE |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
29 | S |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
34 | NW |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
39 | S |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
44 | W |
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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. |
47 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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55 | NW |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
57 | W |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
59 | NE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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63 | NW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
64 | NW |
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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. |
67 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
70 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
71 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
71 | S |
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Tzec Maun Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private site of the Tzec Maun Foundation which makes their telescopes freely available to students and researchers, though the internet. Near Cloudcroft. |
72 | N |
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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. |
72 | W |
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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 |
73 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
73 | NW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
73 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
73 | W |
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El Camino Real Historic Trail Site |
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New Mexico |
A Heritage center used by the people at the The Enchanted Skies Star Party as a star party site. |
74 | NW |
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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 |
75 | W |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
76 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
78 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
79 | N |
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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. |
79 | S |
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New Mexico Skies |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy guest observatory between Cloudcroft and Mayhill. Also home of Star Shadows Remote Observatory. Forecast also covers New Mexico Skies Astronomy Enclave |
80 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
84 | S |
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White Sands National Park |
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New Mexico |
National park west of Alamogordo. Site of the White Sands Star Party. |
85 | NE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
85 | NW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
85 | S |
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Apache Point |
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New Mexico |
Home of Apache Point Observatory, Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the Sunspot Solar Observatory. In Sunspot. |
85 | S |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
87 | NW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
87 | S |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
87 | S |
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Oliver Lee Memorial State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
89 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
91 | SE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
92 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
94 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
94 | NW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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97 | N |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
97 | NW |
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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. |
97 | SW |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
97 | W |
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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. |
99 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
99 | N |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
102 | E |
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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). |
102 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
102 | N |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
104 | N |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
106 | N |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
107 | SW |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
109 | SW |
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DSO - Upham |
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New Mexico |
An observing site of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, located about 30 miles north of Las Cruces 5 miles east of exit 32, on I-25. |
110 | N |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
111 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
112 | W |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
116 | NW |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
118 | N |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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118 | NW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
119 | SE |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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119 | SW |
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Leasburg Dam State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park, site of Stars-n-Parks star parties, and the observatory of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces. |
122 | N |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
125 | N |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
125 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
126 | N |
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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 |
126 | N |
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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. |
127 | N |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
127 | SW |
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Las Cruces |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces, Jornada Observatory and Desert Moon Observatory. |
127 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
127 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
131 | W |
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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. |
132 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
132 | W |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
133 | W |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
135 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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137 | N |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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137 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
141 | N |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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143 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
144 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
144 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
144 | SE |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
148 | N |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
148 | S |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
149 | S |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
151 | N |
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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. |
152 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
153 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
153 | SE |
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Carlsbad Caverns Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
In Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Site of monthly and nightly astronomy programs. |
153 | SW |
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City of Rocks State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
155 | NW |
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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. |
155 | S |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
155 | SE |
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Rattle Snake Springs |
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New Mexico |
A public site near Rattle Snakes Springs Ranger Station, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. |
155 | SW |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
156 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
156 | SW |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
158 | E |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
158 | S |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
158 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
158 | SW |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
158 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
159 | E |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
160 | SW |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
162 | N |
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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. |
164 | N |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
166 | N |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
166 | SW |
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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 |
167 | SW |
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Deneb Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory 8 miles south of Deming at 9175 Lucca Road SW. |
168 | N |
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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. |
168 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
171 | N |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
172 | N |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
176 | W |
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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. |
180 | NW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
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