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DMZ Observatories |
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Arizona |
Site of private observatories. |
17 | E |
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VERITAS |
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Arizona |
Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System is a gamma ray observatory. |
17 | N |
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Lost Silver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory |
19 | NE |
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Green Valley |
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Arizona |
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21 | E |
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Mount Hopkins |
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Arizona |
Home of the MMT. |
23 | N |
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Sierrita Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
23 | NE |
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Quail Creek |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Quail Creek Astronomers. Near Green Valley. |
25 | SE |
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Tenagra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A privately-owned professional robotic obseratory (MPC 926) of Tenagra Observatories. Inc |
30 | NW |
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Kitt Peak |
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Arizona |
Home of the Kitt Peak National Observatory. |
36 | E |
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Las Cienegas |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
36 | E |
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Sonoita Observatories |
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Arizona |
A site of private observatories> near Sonoita. |
37 | E |
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Winer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A non-profit observatory for basic research and public outreach. |
37 | N |
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Spencer's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A commercial observatory at Cat Mountain Lodge. Near Tucson. |
37 | NE |
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Jarnac Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Vail. |
37 | SE |
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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. |
38 | E |
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Grasslands Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Sonoita. |
40 | N |
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum |
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Arizona |
Museum of the sonoran desert. |
41 | N |
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Saguaro Cliffs Observatory Site |
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Arizona |
Future site of a private observatory. |
41 | N |
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Saguaro National Forest West Visitor Center Parking Lot |
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Arizona |
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41 | N |
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TIMPA |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
41 | NE |
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Reach For The Stars Nonprofit |
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Arizona |
An astronomy and community support organization. |
42 | NE |
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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. |
44 | N |
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Lizard Hollow Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
44 | NE |
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Jim Loudon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory near Tucson. |
47 | NE |
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Xanadu Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tucson. |
49 | N |
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Desert Pines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
50 | NE |
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Sabino Canyon Observatory |
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Arizona |
Link. |
51 | N |
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Starry Zvezdachyot Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Adobes. |
53 | E |
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Kartchner Caverns State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and International Dark Sky Park. |
55 | N |
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Pointed Rock Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
57 | N |
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Hidden Loft Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory near Oro Valley. |
58 | E |
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RISS Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Huachuca Mountain Village with a weather station. |
59 | E |
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Benson |
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Arizona |
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59 | NE |
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61" Kuiper Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope of the Steward Observatory. On Mount Bigelow. |
60 | E |
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Montezuma Pass Overlook |
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Arizona |
In Coronado National Memorial. |
60 | NE |
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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) |
62 | E |
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Sierra Vista |
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Arizona |
Home of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. |
65 | N |
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Saddlebrooke |
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Arizona |
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66 | E |
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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. |
66 | SE |
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OAGH |
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Sonora |
El Observatorio Astrofísico Guillermo Haro en Cananea, Sonora. |
67 | N |
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Picacho Peak State Park |
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Arizona |
State Park with campgrounds. |
68 | NW |
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Sonoran Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
69 | E |
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Tombstone Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private visual-only dark-sky observatory. In the city of Tombstone. |
70 | E |
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Tombstone Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Tombstone. |
70 | N |
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Cassiopeia Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
71 | E |
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Sonoran Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private research and guest observatory. MPC G94 Near Benson. |
71 | NE |
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Oracle State Park |
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Arizona |
State park designated as a International Dark Sky Park |
76 | SE |
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Observatorio Carl Sagan Cerro Azul |
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Sonora |
Observatorio |
84 | E |
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Wayaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
87 | E |
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Desert Oasis Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground and RV park near Lowell. |
90 | N |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
93 | N |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
97 | NE |
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Eureka Springs Ranch |
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Arizona |
A private ranch. |
97 | NW |
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Why Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
98 | NW |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
101 | E |
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Desert Beaver Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Benson. |
102 | E |
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CAC |
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Arizona |
Aka the Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. A private site of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association. |
102 | E |
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Douglas |
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Arizona |
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104 | E |
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Sunglow Ranch |
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Arizona |
Ranch near Sunizona. |
105 | N |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
105 | N |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
106 | NE |
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Mount Graham |
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Arizona |
Home of the Large Binocular Telescope and Mount Graham International Observatory. |
106 | NW |
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Ajo |
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Arizona |
Home of the Windowpane Observatory. |
107 | NW |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
110 | N |
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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. |
111 | N |
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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) |
113 | N |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
115 | E |
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Chiricahua |
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Arizona |
National Monument located near Wilcox. |
116 | N |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
116 | N |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
117 | N |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
118 | NE |
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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. |
119 | N |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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121 | N |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
121 | N |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
122 | N |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
124 | NW |
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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. |
124 | NW |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
125 | E |
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Arizona Sky Village |
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Arizona |
An astronomy village in Portal. |
125 | N |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
126 | N |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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130 | E |
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A-T-P |
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New Mexico |
AKA AstroTelePort. A private observatory. |
130 | E |
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Rusty's RV Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A guest ranch frequented by some amateur astronomers. |
131 | E |
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Telescopes in Education |
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New Mexico |
Private Site provides donated hosting services for Telescopes in Education. |
132 | N |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
133 | N |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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134 | E |
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Valley Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Future observatory on a rental property. |
137 | N |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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138 | N |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
138 | W |
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Puerto Peñasco |
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Sonora |
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139 | E |
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Astronomers Paradise |
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New Mexico |
A remote pier-leasing observatory. Near Cotton City. |
139 | E |
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Dark Sky New Mexico |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy real estate development in Hidalgo county, near Animas. |
139 | N |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
139 | N |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
140 | E |
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Rancho Hidalgo |
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New Mexico |
Developing astronomy community near Animas, NM. Possible future home of Mirador Astronomy Village. |
140 | NW |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
140 | NW |
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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. |
147 | NE |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
152 | N |
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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. |
152 | NW |
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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. |
154 | N |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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154 | N |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
155 | E |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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155 | NW |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
157 | NW |
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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. |
158 | N |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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160 | N |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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162 | N |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
164 | N |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
164 | NW |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
171 | NW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
172 | S |
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Observatorio Ernesto Juarez Davis |
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Sonora |
Club Astronomico de Hermosillo |
174 | N |
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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. |
174 | NW |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
177 | N |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |