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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
16 | NW |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
16 | SE |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
18 | NW |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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18 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
18 | SE |
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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. |
18 | W |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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19 | SE |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
20 | SW |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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22 | SW |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
23 | SE |
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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) |
23 | W |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
23 | W |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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29 | W |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
32 | W |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
34 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
36 | NW |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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36 | W |
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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. |
37 | NW |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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37 | NW |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
38 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
39 | SW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
44 | NW |
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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. |
46 | NW |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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48 | NW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
49 | NW |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
50 | W |
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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. |
51 | E |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
51 | W |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
52 | NW |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
55 | S |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
57 | N |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
57 | NW |
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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. |
61 | S |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
61 | SW |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
65 | NW |
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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. |
70 | NW |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
70 | NW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
70 | SE |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
72 | S |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
72 | SE |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
72 | SE |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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74 | SE |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
77 | S |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
77 | SW |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
79 | NE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
79 | S |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
79 | SE |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
80 | SE |
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Mt. Lemmon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory ( part of the Steward Observatory) of the University of Arizona. Also site of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter and Astronomy Camps. (All-Sky webcam) |
81 | NW |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
81 | S |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
82 | S |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
83 | NW |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
83 | S |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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83 | SE |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
84 | S |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
86 | NW |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
86 | S |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
87 | N |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
87 | SE |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
88 | N |
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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. |
88 | S |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
88 | W |
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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. |
89 | NE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
89 | NW |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
90 | SE |
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Tucson |
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Arizona |
Home of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), the University of Arizona Astronomy Club, and the Raymond E. White Jr. Reflector of the University of Arizona. |
92 | N |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
92 | NW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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92 | SE |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
95 | N |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
95 | NW |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
96 | N |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
96 | N |
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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. |
96 | N |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
96 | SE |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
99 | S |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
101 | N |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
101 | S |
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Kitt Peak |
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Arizona |
Home of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. |
103 | NE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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103 | NW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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104 | NW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
105 | N |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
105 | SE |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
106 | SE |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
106 | SW |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
106 | W |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
107 | N |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
107 | S |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
107 | SW |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
110 | SE |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
111 | NW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
111 | S |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
112 | E |
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Gov Aker Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Eastern Arizona College, located at EAC's Discovery Park Campus in Safford. |
112 | S |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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116 | N |
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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. |
116 | NW |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
120 | NE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
122 | NE |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
122 | S |
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DMZ Observatories |
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Arizona |
Site of private observatories. |
122 | W |
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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 |
123 | N |
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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. |
123 | N |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
123 | SE |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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124 | SE |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
125 | E |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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125 | S |
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Mount Hopkins |
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Arizona |
Home of the MMT. |
125 | S |
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VERITAS |
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Arizona |
Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory. |
128 | NE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
128 | NW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
129 | SE |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
131 | N |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
131 | NW |
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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. |
132 | SE |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
133 | N |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
133 | NE |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
133 | SE |
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Grasslands Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Sonoita. |
133 | SE |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
133 | SE |
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Winer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach. |
134 | E |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
134 | W |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
135 | NE |
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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. |
135 | NW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
137 | N |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
137 | SE |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
139 | N |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
140 | E |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
140 | S |
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Tenagra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc |
141 | N |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
144 | W |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
145 | SE |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
145 | SE |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
147 | NW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
147 | W |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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148 | E |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
149 | NW |
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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. |
149 | S |
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Fairborn Observatory |
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Arizona |
An array of automatic photometric telescopes run by the Automated Astronomy Group of Tennessee State University. Near Patagonia. |
150 | E |
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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. |
150 | W |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
152 | NE |
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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. |
152 | SE |
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Desert Coyote Observatory |
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Arizona |
Private observatory of a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. Near Sierra Vista. |
152 | SE |
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RISS Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station. |
153 | SE |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
153 | SE |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
155 | NW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
157 | W |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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158 | N |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
158 | SE |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
160 | SE |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
160 | SE |
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Montezuma Pass Overlook |
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Arizona |
In Coronado National Memorial. |
160 | SE |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
163 | NE |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
163 | NW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
169 | SE |
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Desert Oasis Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground and RV park near Lowell. |
173 | SE |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
174 | NW |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
174 | NW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
176 | E |
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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 |
176 | SE |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
177 | S |
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OAGH |
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Sonora |
El Observatorio Astrofísico Guillermo Haro en Cananea, Sonora. |
177 | SE |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
178 | NW |
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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. |
178 | W |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
179 | SE |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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179 | SE |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
179 | SE |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
180 | W |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |