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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
11 | SE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
26 | SW |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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29 | N |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
43 | S |
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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. |
44 | N |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
45 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
50 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
50 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
51 | S |
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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 |
53 | W |
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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. |
57 | 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. |
57 | S |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
58 | S |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
60 | 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. |
62 | NW |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
62 | SW |
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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. |
73 | E |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
73 | NW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
76 | NE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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76 | 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. |
84 | NW |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
85 | W |
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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 |
88 | 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. |
90 | NW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
91 | W |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
92 | NW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
94 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
95 | SE |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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95 | 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. |
99 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
99 | SW |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
100 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
101 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
101 | 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. |
101 | NW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
102 | 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. |
103 | NE |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | NW |
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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 |
106 | 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). |
107 | 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. |
108 | 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. |
109 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
111 | W |
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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. |
114 | NW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
115 | NW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
116 | W |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
117 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
118 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
118 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
118 | 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 | S |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
122 | NW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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123 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
125 | N |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
125 | S |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
125 | 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. |
126 | NW |
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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. |
126 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
127 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
127 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
127 | N |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
128 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
128 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
131 | N |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
131 | S |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
133 | N |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
134 | S |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
134 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
136 | N |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
138 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
139 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
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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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
144 | NW |
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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. |
145 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
146 | N |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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146 | 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. |
147 | NW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
147 | W |
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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. |
148 | W |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
149 | N |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
149 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
149 | W |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
150 | N |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
150 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
151 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
152 | 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 |
153 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
154 | 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. |
154 | 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. |
155 | N |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
155 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
155 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
156 | 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. |
157 | E |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
159 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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161 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
165 | E |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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165 | N |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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165 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
165 | SW |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
165 | 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 |
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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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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173 | N |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
174 | NW |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
177 | E |
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Muleshoe NWR |
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Texas |
A National Wildlife Refuge. Ask for permission before entering. Used by the South Plains Astronomy Club. |
177 | NW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
177 | 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 | N |
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Dixon Ball Field |
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New Mexico |
A baseball field, used for star parties by the El Valle Astronomers. In Dixon. |