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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
28 | SE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
36 | S |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
36 | SE |
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Ring Place |
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New Mexico |
A backcountry camp staffed in the summer season by Philmont Scout Ranch for use by Scouts, BSA. |
37 | S |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
43 | S |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
44 | NW |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
45 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
52 | SE |
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Aqua Fria Peak |
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New Mexico |
Forecast covers the genreal area of mountain Agua Fria Peak and the town of Angle Fire. |
53 | N |
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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve |
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Colorado |
Centered on the amphitheater of the park. An International Dark Sky Park. Home of public night sky programs. |
53 | SW |
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El Rito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
On the El Rito campus of Northern New Mexico Community College. Also used by the El Valle Astronomers. |
57 | S |
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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. |
57 | W |
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Navajo Peak |
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Colorado |
Centered on the 10000ft summit, this chart covers the general area of Navajo Peak (not a specific observing site). |
59 | NW |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
62 | E |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
62 | NE |
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Blackhawk Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
62 | NE |
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Gardner |
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Colorado |
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63 | S |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
63 | SW |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
65 | NE |
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Rocky Mountain Star Stare |
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Colorado |
(New position as of 2008-11-29.) A star party held by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Near Gardner. |
66 | S |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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71 | N |
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Lazy J Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
72 | E |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
73 | S |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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78 | N |
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Sky Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Near Rosita. |
79 | N |
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Smokey Jack Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Dark Skies, Inc. of the Wet Mountain Valley. Site of their public star parties. |
79 | W |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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82 | N |
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Bull Domingo Astro |
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Colorado |
A private observatory site near Westcliffe. |
82 | S |
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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 |
83 | N |
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Orient Land Trust |
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Colorado |
Orient Land Trust with astronomy programs. |
83 | N |
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Verdemont Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Westcliffe. |
86 | S |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
87 | N |
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Mountain Sky Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
88 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private ranch. |
88 | S |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
89 | NW |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
89 | S |
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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. |
90 | W |
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Chimney Rock |
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Colorado |
An education and archaeological area in San Juan National Forest between Durango and Pagosa Springs. |
91 | S |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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91 | S |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
91 | SW |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
92 | S |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
94 | SW |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
96 | E |
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Capulin Volcano National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument Near Capulin. The gate across the road leading to the visitor's center closes at 4:30pm. However, observers are permitted to setup scopes just outside the park's fenced area. See map link for exact location. |
96 | NE |
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Seclusion Ranch |
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Colorado |
A ranch near Delphi, open to other observers with permission of the owner. |
98 | S |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
99 | N |
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MacPeak Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
103 | N |
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Abraas Stargate Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Canon City. |
104 | NE |
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CSU-Pueblo Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Colorado State University Pueblo. Site of public star parties. Near Lake Pueblo State Park. |
104 | NE |
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Pueblo West |
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Colorado |
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104 | S |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
104 | S |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
108 | S |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
108 | S |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
109 | NW |
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Windy Point Observation Site |
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Colorado |
Overlook and observing site. Location of public observing programs held by the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy. |
110 | N |
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Bar-J Ranch |
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Colorado |
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112 | S |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
112 | W |
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Lemon Lake Reservoir |
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Colorado |
Members of the Four Corners Stargazers observe in the area. Forecast also covers the Miller Creek Campground. |
113 | N |
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Stone Bridge |
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Colorado |
Part of the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area administered by Colorado State Parks. Used by the Arkansas Valley Astronomical Society. About 7 miles north of Salida. |
113 | S |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
114 | NW |
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Lake City |
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Colorado |
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116 | S |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
116 | SW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
119 | W |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
120 | NW |
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Grouse Gulch |
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Colorado |
In San Juan National Forest. San Juan County. |
121 | W |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
122 | NW |
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Silverton |
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Colorado |
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122 | SW |
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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. |
122 | W |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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124 | N |
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Cloudbait Observatory |
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Colorado |
An observatory near Guffey. |
124 | NW |
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Gunnison Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A public observatory observatory near Gunnison. |
124 | S |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
125 | SW |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
127 | N |
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Cripple Creek KOA |
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Colorado |
Campground near Pikes Peak. |
127 | S |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
129 | NW |
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Elk Creek Visitor's Center |
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Colorado |
In Curecanti National Recreation Area which is an International Dark Sky Park. Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Forecast covers the western third of Currecanti. |
130 | N |
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Star Kyst Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Buena Vista. |
131 | S |
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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. |
131 | W |
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Old Fort Lewis Observatory |
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Colorado |
Fort Lewis College Observatory located at the site of the Old Fort Lewis. |
132 | N |
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Las Brisas Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory near Pikes Peak. Nearby webcam. |
132 | SW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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133 | N |
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Slater Creek Observatory |
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Colorado |
Future site of private observatory. Near Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. |
133 | S |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
134 | SW |
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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. |
135 | N |
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Colorado Springs |
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Colorado |
Home of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. |
136 | E |
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Clayton Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Clayton. |
136 | N |
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Infinity's Edge Observatory - CO |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
137 | N |
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Divide |
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Colorado |
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138 | NW |
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Ridgway Nature & Science Center |
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Colorado |
Future nature and science center in Ridgeway. |
138 | S |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
138 | W |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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140 | SW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
140 | W |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
141 | N |
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Wilkerson Pass |
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Colorado |
At the Wilkerson Pass Visitors Center. |
141 | NW |
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Log Hill Mesa |
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Colorado |
Used by some members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society. Near Ridgway. |
142 | N |
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San Isabel Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
143 | N |
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Antelope Creek Heliophysics Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Colorado Springs. |
143 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
143 | S |
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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. |
143 | S |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Starlight Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
144 | S |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
146 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
147 | N |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park County, CO. |
148 | S |
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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 |
149 | S |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
150 | N |
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Warm Springs Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private site. |
152 | E |
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Okie-Tex Star Party |
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Oklahoma |
A star party held at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton. |
152 | N |
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South Park Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
152 | NE |
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McCurdy Road |
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Colorado |
Nearly deserted double T'ed dirt road south of Rush |
153 | N |
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Horseappleacres Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory on the Palmer Divide. |
153 | N |
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Mount Massive Lakes Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
154 | NE |
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LEO Scope |
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Colorado |
Observatory at the GEODSS Test Bed site near Yoder, Colorado. |
154 | NW |
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Pinon Ridge Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
154 | NW |
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Solar Hills Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
154 | W |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
155 | N |
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Elkhorn Ranch |
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Colorado |
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155 | NE |
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Las Animas |
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Colorado |
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155 | NE |
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Peyton |
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Colorado |
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155 | NW |
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison |
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Colorado |
a National Park and International Dark Sky Park. Near Montrose. |
157 | E |
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The Great Plains Bunkhouse |
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Oklahoma |
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157 | NW |
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Pinon Wood Ranch Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory of a member of the Norwood Dark Sky Advocates (NDSA). |
159 | N |
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Leadville |
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Colorado |
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159 | NE |
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Paint Mines Interpretive Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the parking lot of the county park. Near Calhan. |
159 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
159 | W |
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Deep Sky Remote Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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Singing Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory somewhere around Crawford, CO. |
161 | N |
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Bear Dance Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Larkspur. |
163 | E |
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Picture Canyon |
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Colorado |
A small recreation area with limited camping. |
164 | N |
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Aspen Science Center |
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Colorado |
Science Center in Aspen. |
164 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
165 | E |
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Thompson Grove Picnic Area |
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Texas |
Picnic area in Rita Blanca National Grasslands with a campground area. |
166 | N |
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Kenosha Pass |
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Colorado |
in Pike National Forest. |
166 | W |
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Arriola Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Cortez. |
167 | N |
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Burland Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Park county. |
167 | NW |
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Godin-Goff Memorial Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Hotchkiss. |
168 | N |
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Climax Observatory |
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Colorado |
An abandoned solar observatory on the property of the the Climax Molybdenum mine. Near Leadville. |
168 | S |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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169 | NE |
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Karval Reservoir SWA |
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Colorado |
A State Wildlife Area used by some members of the Denver Astronomical Society. |
169 | NE |
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Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Science Center |
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Colorado |
A site of the Deep Space Exploration Society. Near Haswell |
169 | W |
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Milagro Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory northwest of Cortez. |
170 | N |
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Castle Rock |
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Colorado |
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172 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
173 | N |
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Breckenridge |
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Colorado |
A town in Summit county. |
173 | N |
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Kings Valley Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
173 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
174 | N |
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Whispering Pines Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private Observatory. |
175 | N |
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Copper Mountain |
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Colorado |
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175 | N |
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Roxborough Park |
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Colorado |
Forecast also covers nearby Roxborough State Park. |
175 | NE |
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Wardrop Ranch |
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Colorado |
A private observing site near Kiowa. |
176 | SW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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177 | N |
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Indian Tree Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory in Elbert County. |
177 | NW |
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Pool Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Delta. |
178 | NE |
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County Road 2C |
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Colorado |
A spot along County road 2C, between County Road 109 and County Road 34. Approximately between Aroya and Punkin Center. |
179 | N |
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Meyer-Womble Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of Denver University on Mt Evans. |
179 | SW |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
180 | N |
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Lake Dillon Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Dillon. |