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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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49 | W |
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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). |
57 | S |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
57 | SW |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
60 | N |
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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. |
68 | SW |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
69 | S |
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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. |
71 | SW |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
74 | S |
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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. |
75 | SW |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
81 | SW |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
82 | S |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
83 | 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. |
85 | S |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
85 | SE |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
88 | SW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
90 | SW |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
91 | 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. |
91 | NW |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
92 | S |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
93 | NW |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
93 | S |
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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 | S |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
97 | S |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
104 | S |
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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. |
105 | S |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
106 | SW |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
108 | SW |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
109 | SE |
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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. |
110 | NW |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
111 | SW |
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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. |
116 | NW |
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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 |
116 | S |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
119 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
120 | NW |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
120 | SE |
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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. |
121 | SW |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
122 | NW |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
122 | NW |
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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. |
123 | N |
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Boulder (UT) |
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Utah |
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123 | NE |
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Natural Bridges National Monument |
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Utah |
National monument which has been declared an International Dark-Sky Park. |
125 | S |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
125 | SW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
125 | SW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
126 | SW |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
129 | W |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
130 | SW |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
132 | NW |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
132 | S |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
132 | SW |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
135 | NW |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
135 | S |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
136 | SE |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
136 | SW |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
140 | NW |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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140 | 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. |
140 | SE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
142 | SE |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
144 | N |
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Aquarius Ranger Station |
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Utah |
A near Loa. |
146 | E |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
146 | NE |
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Saleratus Ranch |
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Utah |
A private observatory SW of the Abajo Mountains. |
146 | 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). |
146 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
147 | NW |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
149 | N |
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Capitol Reef National Park |
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Utah |
National Park and IDA designated Dark Sky Park. |
149 | SE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
149 | SW |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
149 | SW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
150 | N |
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Observa-Torrey |
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Utah |
A private observatory near Capitol Reef park and the town of Torrey. |
151 | E |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
152 | NW |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
153 | NW |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
153 | 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. |
153 | SE |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
155 | NW |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
155 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
157 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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158 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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159 | N |
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Mars Desert Research Station |
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Utah |
AKA MDRS. A research station with observatories. |
162 | NE |
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Canyonlands National Park |
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Utah |
National Park with dark skies. |
162 | S |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
164 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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164 | SW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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164 | W |
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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. |
165 | NE |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
165 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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165 | SW |
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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. |
165 | SW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
166 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
166 | SW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
166 | 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. |
167 | NW |
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Beaver |
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Utah |
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167 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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168 | NE |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
168 | S |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
169 | N |
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Fish Lake |
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Utah |
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169 | N |
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Goblin Valley State Park |
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Utah |
State Park near Capitol Reef. |
169 | NE |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
172 | 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. |
174 | S |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
175 | E |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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175 | NE |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
175 | NW |
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Utah Desert Remote Observatories |
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Utah |
A commercial remote observatory. |
176 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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176 | 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. |
176 | S |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
176 | SW |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
177 | S |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
178 | SE |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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178 | SE |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
179 | SE |
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El Morro National Monument Visitor Center |
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New Mexico |
Visitor center of El Morro National Monument which is applying for International Dark-Sky Park status. |