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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
6 | SW |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
18 | W |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
21 | N |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
23 | E |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
25 | SE |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
26 | NW |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
30 | E |
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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. |
33 | SW |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
38 | SE |
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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. |
39 | SE |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
41 | SE |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
42 | S |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
43 | S |
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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. |
48 | E |
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STAR School |
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Arizona |
A charter elementary school. |
50 | SW |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
51 | N |
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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). |
51 | SE |
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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. |
51 | SE |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
51 | SW |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
53 | SE |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
56 | S |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
56 | S |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
58 | S |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
58 | SE |
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Astronomical Adventures |
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Arizona |
A guest observatory. About 35 miles southeast of Flagstaff. |
58 | SE |
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Lowell Discovery Telescope |
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Arizona |
Telescope near Happy Jack. |
62 | W |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
64 | S |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
65 | S |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
71 | S |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
73 | SE |
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Jack Observing site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site somewhere around Happy Jack. |
75 | NE |
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Tuba City |
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Arizona |
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76 | 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. |
77 | SW |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
81 | W |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
88 | 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. |
89 | SE |
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Hyman Rim Ranch Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
89 | SE |
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Payson |
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Arizona |
Between between Camp Verde and Show Low. |
90 | E |
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Homolovi State Park |
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Arizona |
State park near Winslow. |
90 | SW |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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90 | SW |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
92 | SW |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
92 | SW |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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93 | 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. |
95 | NW |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
98 | S |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
99 | W |
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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. |
100 | W |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
101 | S |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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102 | S |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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103 | S |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
105 | S |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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105 | S |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
106 | S |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
110 | SW |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
111 | S |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
111 | SE |
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Apache-Sitgreaves Observatory |
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Arizona |
An observatory with educational outreach and public observing. Located in Overgaard, Arizona. |
112 | 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. |
116 | S |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
117 | N |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
118 | N |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
119 | 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. |
121 | S |
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Fountain Hills |
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Arizona |
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121 | S |
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Rio Verde Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Rio Verde. |
122 | S |
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Estrella Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory of a member of the Phoenix Astronomy Society. |
124 | W |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
127 | S |
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Scottsdale |
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Arizona |
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130 | S |
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Phoenix |
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Arizona |
Home of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
131 | 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. |
132 | S |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
133 | S |
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Mesa |
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Arizona |
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134 | E |
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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. |
134 | E |
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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. |
135 | SW |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
136 | S |
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Az-DaHut Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Tempe. |
137 | N |
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Zion Gateway to the Stars |
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Utah |
Observatory and planetarium in Orderville. |
137 | S |
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Patina Gardens Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Apache Junction. |
137 | W |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
138 | N |
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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. |
138 | NW |
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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. |
138 | S |
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory staffed by the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
139 | S |
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Roadrunner Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
140 | W |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
141 | S |
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W Shaughnessy Rd |
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Arizona |
A spot at the end of W Shaughnessy road, in the neigborhood called Ahwatukee. |
141 | S |
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Chandler |
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Arizona |
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142 | 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). |
143 | S |
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Desert Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
143 | SW |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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144 | S |
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Dr Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Chandler. |
144 | S |
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Peralta Skies Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Gold Canyon. |
144 | SE |
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Black Mesa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Show Low. |
146 | NW |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
146 | S |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
146 | SE |
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Griffin Ranch |
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Arizona |
A an observing site of the East Valley Astronomy Club. |
147 | N |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
147 | NW |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
147 | SW |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
147 | W |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
148 | NW |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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149 | S |
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Queen Valley |
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Arizona |
A town in Pinal. |
150 | N |
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Strawberry Point Observatory |
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Utah |
An observatory near Cedar City. |
151 | SE |
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Pinetop |
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Arizona |
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152 | E |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
152 | NW |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
152 | S |
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Picketpost Mountain Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Site of star parties of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC). Located on Picketpost Mountain. |
153 | NW |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
153 | S |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum |
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Arizona |
Arboretum of the University of Arizona. Used by some members of the East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) |
154 | S |
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Johnson Ranch |
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Arizona |
Actually a suburb southeast of Mesa. |
155 | NW |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
156 | S |
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Young's Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private obsrevatory near Florence Junction. |
156 | SE |
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Concho Colts Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Concho Elementary School. In Concho. |
156 | SW |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
157 | S |
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Maricopa Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Maricopa. |
159 | NE |
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Dine Sky Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of Many Farms High School. Near the town of Many Farms. |
159 | 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. |
159 | W |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
160 | N |
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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 |
162 | E |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
162 | N |
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Cedar Breaks National Monument |
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Utah |
National park and site of Star Parties held at Point Supreme. |
163 | N |
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Dark Ranger Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory of Dark Ranger Telescope Tours. |
165 | SW |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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166 | S |
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Quail Run Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory site near Casa Grande. |
166 | W |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
168 | S |
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Gila Bend |
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Arizona |
Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association. |
170 | N |
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Cedar City |
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Utah |
Home of Ashcroft Observatory of Southern Utah University. |
170 | S |
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Lenomiya Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Casa Grande. |
172 | NW |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
176 | S |
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Vekol Road |
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Arizona |
Check with local law enforcement, for saftey concerns, before using ths site. |
177 | W |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
178 | SE |
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Greer |
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Arizona |
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