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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
| 19 | SW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 21 | S |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
| 24 | SW |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
| 25 | S |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
| 32 | N |
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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). |
| 32 | SE |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
| 42 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
| 45 | 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. |
| 49 | S |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 53 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
| 55 | 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. |
| 59 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
| 59 | SE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
| 60 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 62 | S |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 63 | S |
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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. |
| 65 | S |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 67 | S |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 68 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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| 72 | SE |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
| 72 | SE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
| 72 | SE |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
| 75 | S |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 75 | S |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
| 75 | SE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
| 76 | S |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
| 77 | SE |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
| 79 | NW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
| 80 | SW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 81 | SW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 83 | S |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
| 83 | S |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 91 | S |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 91 | SE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
| 92 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 96 | S |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
| 97 | N |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
| 97 | W |
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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. |
| 98 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
| 98 | SW |
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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. |
| 99 | SW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 100 | SW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
| 102 | SE |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
| 103 | NE |
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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. |
| 105 | S |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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| 106 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 108 | S |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
| 108 | SE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 110 | SE |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
| 117 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
| 117 | N |
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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. |
| 118 | S |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
| 118 | W |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 118 | W |
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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. |
| 119 | SW |
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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. |
| 121 | NW |
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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. |
| 121 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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| 122 | NW |
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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). |
| 122 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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| 122 | S |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 123 | S |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
| 125 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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| 126 | N |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
| 126 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
| 126 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
| 127 | NW |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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| 129 | N |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
| 129 | SE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
| 130 | S |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
| 132 | NW |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 132 | S |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
| 132 | W |
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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. |
| 133 | NW |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 133 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
| 135 | NW |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
| 135 | S |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
| 137 | W |
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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. |
| 138 | SW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
| 140 | N |
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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 |
| 140 | SW |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
| 142 | N |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
| 142 | S |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
| 142 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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| 142 | S |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
| 143 | N |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
| 145 | E |
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Painted Desert Inn |
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Arizona |
A museum and landmark with no overnight accomodations. In the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
| 147 | E |
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Rainbow Forest Museum |
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Arizona |
Southern visitor center of the Petrified Forest National Park (PEFO) which is an International Dark Sky Park. |
| 147 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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| 147 | W |
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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. |
| 149 | N |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
| 150 | S |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
| 150 | S |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
| 151 | NE |
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Monument Valley |
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Utah |
Centered on the small town of Goulding, this chart covers the central 20 miles of Monument Valley area. |
| 152 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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| 154 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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| 154 | W |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
| 156 | 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. |
| 156 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
| 157 | E |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
| 158 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 158 | S |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
| 159 | S |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 159 | SE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
| 160 | S |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
| 160 | SW |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
| 161 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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| 162 | S |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
| 163 | S |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 164 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
| 164 | S |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
| 165 | W |
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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. |
| 166 | N |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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| 166 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
| 166 | SE |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
| 166 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
| 167 | NW |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
| 168 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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| 170 | S |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
| 170 | SE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
| 173 | E |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
| 173 | S |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
| 173 | S |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
| 174 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
| 175 | SW |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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| 176 | S |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
| 176 | W |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
| 177 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
| 180 | W |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |