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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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25 | NE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
26 | NE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
30 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
31 | SE |
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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. |
31 | SE |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
37 | S |
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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. |
40 | 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. |
41 | S |
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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. |
41 | SE |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
42 | SE |
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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 |
47 | N |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
47 | SE |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
48 | 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. |
50 | SE |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
63 | W |
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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. |
67 | N |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
69 | SW |
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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. |
70 | W |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
71 | NW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
75 | N |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
76 | 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. |
77 | 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. |
79 | 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 |
82 | 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. |
88 | NW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
89 | E |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
94 | 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. |
97 | N |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
97 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
98 | NW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
99 | W |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
101 | NE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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102 | E |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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102 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
102 | S |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
104 | 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. |
108 | S |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
108 | SE |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
111 | S |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
112 | N |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
112 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
114 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
116 | 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. |
116 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
116 | 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 |
118 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
118 | NW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
120 | SE |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
120 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
122 | SW |
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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. |
123 | 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. |
125 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
125 | 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. |
125 | 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. |
126 | N |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
126 | N |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
126 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
126 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
126 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
128 | NE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
128 | NW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
129 | 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. |
129 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
130 | NW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
130 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
131 | 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). |
132 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
133 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
133 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
134 | 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. |
136 | N |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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138 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
138 | 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. |
139 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | SW |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
140 | 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. |
141 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
141 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
142 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
143 | N |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
145 | N |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
145 | 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 |
148 | N |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
149 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
151 | N |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
152 | N |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
157 | N |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
157 | N |
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White Ridge parking lot |
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New Mexico |
Parking lot at the trail head of the White Mesa Bike Trails>. Used as an observing site by the Rio Rancho Astronomical Society. Near San Ysidro. |
159 | E |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
160 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
162 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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163 | N |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
165 | N |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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165 | W |
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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. |
166 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
168 | N |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
168 | SW |
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Lordsburg |
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New Mexico |
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171 | N |
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Juniper Campground |
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New Mexico |
Centered on the parkling area of Juniper campground at Bandelier National Monument. Home of the Bandelier NM Night Sky Program. |
172 | N |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
173 | N |
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Cowles |
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New Mexico |
A town in San Miguel county. Forecast also covers the central part of Santa Fe National Forest |
173 | N |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
173 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
174 | SE |
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Van Horn |
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Texas |
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175 | E |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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176 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
176 | NW |
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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. |
179 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
179 | W |
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Hideaway Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Duncan. |
180 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
180 | NE |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
180 | W |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |