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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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7 | NE |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
7 | W |
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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. |
11 | S |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
12 | NE |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
15 | SW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
15 | E |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
20 | 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 |
22 | E |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
22 | 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. |
23 | SE |
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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. |
24 | N |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
24 | SE |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
26 | SE |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
27 | S |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
29 | E |
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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. |
29 | NE |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
29 | SE |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
30 | NE |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
34 | NE |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
37 | NE |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
39 | S |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
40 | S |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
42 | S |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
43 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
43 | NE |
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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. |
45 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
45 | NE |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
47 | NE |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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47 | NE |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
48 | NE |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
49 | NE |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
50 | E |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
51 | S |
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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. |
56 | NE |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
60 | E |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
60 | NE |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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61 | S |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
66 | NE |
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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 |
71 | NE |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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71 | W |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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76 | N |
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Ghost Ranch |
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New Mexico |
An education and retreat center of The Presbyterian Church. |
77 | NE |
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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. |
79 | N |
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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. |
82 | NE |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
82 | S |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
83 | SW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
85 | W |
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Bluewater Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park near Prewitt. |
87 | NE |
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Camp Tres Ritos |
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New Mexico |
A Boy Scout Camp near Tres Ritos. |
88 | W |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
90 | SE |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
90 | SE |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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92 | NW |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park |
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New Mexico |
Link |
93 | S |
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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 |
94 | SE |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
96 | E |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
97 | NE |
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Darlington Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
97 | NE |
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Taos |
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New Mexico |
A meeting place of the El Valle Astronomers. |
97 | W |
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Celescina Ramah New Mexico Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
98 | S |
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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. |
99 | SW |
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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. |
99 | W |
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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. |
102 | NE |
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Vallecito Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
103 | SW |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
109 | SW |
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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. |
110 | NE |
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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. |
110 | SW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
111 | SW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
117 | S |
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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. |
117 | W |
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Rehoboth |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Calvin-Rehoboth Observatory. |
118 | SW |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
120 | SW |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
122 | SE |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
122 | W |
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Gallup |
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New Mexico |
A town in McKinley county. |
123 | NE |
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Enchanted Forest Ski Area |
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New Mexico |
A cross-country ski area. Near Red River. |
127 | W |
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Zuni |
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New Mexico |
Home of Zuni High School. Forecast also covers Zuni Pueblo and Black Rock. |
128 | N |
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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). |
132 | N |
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7500 Foot Desert Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
133 | SE |
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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
135 | NE |
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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. |
136 | NW |
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Dutchman's Hill Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
136 | S |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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137 | NW |
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Farmington |
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New Mexico |
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138 | SW |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
139 | SW |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
141 | N |
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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. |
144 | E |
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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). |
144 | N |
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Pagosa Springs |
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Colorado |
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149 | NW |
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Colorado Skies Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
150 | S |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
155 | W |
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GuideStar Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
158 | NW |
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Durango |
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Colorado |
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158 | NW |
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Pleiades Observatory West |
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Colorado |
A private observatory |
160 | NW |
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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. |
161 | N |
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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. |
162 | N |
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The Mad Professor's Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory. |
162 | S |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
164 | 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. |
165 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
166 | S |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
168 | NE |
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Picketwire Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory nea The Spanish Peaks. |
168 | NE |
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Stargate Colorado Observatory |
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Colorado |
a private observatory near Trinidad, CO. |
168 | SW |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
169 | N |
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Lookout Mountain Observatory |
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Colorado |
Observatory of the Lookout Mountain Observatory Association. Near Del Norte. |
169 | 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. |
171 | NW |
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Mesa Verde National Park |
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Colorado |
Centered on the park's headquarters. |
172 | NE |
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Sugarite Canyon State Park |
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New Mexico |
Centered on Soda Pocket Campground in Sugarite Canyon State Park. |
172 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
173 | 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 |
174 | SE |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
174 | SW |
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Logan Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. In Eagar. |
175 | SW |
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Alpine Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory somewhere around Alpine. |
176 | 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. |
177 | 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. |
178 | S |
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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. |
179 | N |
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"Flying F" Observatory |
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Colorado |
A private observatory near Creede. |
179 | S |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
179 | W |
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Little Colorado River Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
Near Concho. |
180 | SW |
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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. |
180 | W |
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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. |