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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
3 | NE |
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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. |
12 | 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. |
12 | W |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
14 | E |
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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 |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
17 | SE |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
17 | SW |
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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. |
20 | SE |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
30 | W |
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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. |
31 | NW |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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37 | N |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
45 | N |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
73 | N |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
73 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
73 | W |
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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. |
74 | 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. |
74 | 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. |
78 | NE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
78 | SE |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
79 | NW |
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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. |
80 | E |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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83 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
84 | SW |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
87 | W |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
88 | N |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
88 | NW |
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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. |
89 | SW |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
89 | W |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
93 | SW |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
94 | E |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
94 | 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. |
95 | 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. |
101 | NW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
104 | N |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
108 | NW |
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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 |
118 | N |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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118 | NW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
121 | W |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
125 | 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. |
126 | N |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
129 | NW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
130 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
130 | 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. |
130 | W |
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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. |
132 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
132 | NW |
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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. |
133 | W |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
133 | W |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
135 | SW |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
137 | NE |
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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). |
141 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
142 | N |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
142 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
143 | SE |
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Van Horn |
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Texas |
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144 | E |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
144 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
144 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
144 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
144 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
145 | 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. |
145 | N |
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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 |
146 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
146 | NW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
146 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
146 | W |
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Silver City |
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New Mexico |
Home of Western New Mexico University which is associated with NF/ Observatory. |
152 | 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. |
153 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
154 | E |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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155 | NW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
156 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
156 | NW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
160 | W |
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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 |
161 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
163 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
165 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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166 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
167 | N |
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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. |
168 | NW |
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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. |
169 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
170 | N |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
170 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
170 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
172 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
172 | N |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
174 | N |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
174 | SE |
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BSM_TX |
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Texas |
A private observatory in the AAVSO network. |
176 | N |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
176 | W |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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178 | N |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
178 | NE |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
180 | SE |
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Valentine |
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Texas |
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