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Wolf Creek Estates Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Alto. |
11 | NW |
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The Lazy J |
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New Mexico |
Aka Stargeezer Home. A private observing site near Carrizozo. |
25 | SW |
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Three Rivers |
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New Mexico |
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35 | 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. |
37 | S |
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W & B Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Cloudcroft. |
39 | N |
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Majestic Skies Ranch |
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New Mexico |
A ranch between Claunch and Ancho. |
40 | S |
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Charles Nicholas Memorial Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory somewhere around Mayhill. |
41 | 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 |
43 | SW |
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Alamogordo |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. |
47 | S |
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Dark Skies Unlimited Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
48 | S |
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Dark Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A research observatory in the Lincoln National Forest. |
49 | 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. |
52 | N |
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Amigo Too |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site. |
52 | 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. |
57 | 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. |
61 | NW |
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LINEAR |
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New Mexico |
Site of the Lincoln Near Earth Asteroid Research program. A group of observatories of MIT at White Sands Missle Range. |
67 | E |
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Roswell |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Roswell Astronomy Club. |
72 | NW |
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Altair Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
82 | N |
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Vaughn |
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New Mexico |
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82 | NW |
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Etscorn Campus Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of New Mexico Tech University. Near Socorro. |
82 | 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. |
86 | SE |
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Artesia |
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New Mexico |
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93 | 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. |
93 | 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 |
94 | NW |
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Capilla Peak Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Observatory of the University of New Mexico. |
94 | W |
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Observaterry |
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New Mexico |
Terry's private observatory. In Truth or Consequences. |
99 | 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. |
99 | 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. |
100 | NW |
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Horizon Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Belen |
101 | NW |
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FOAH Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
101 | W |
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Caballo Lake State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park and site of Stars-n-Parks star parties. |
103 | 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. |
104 | NW |
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Casa De Kayla Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
107 | 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). |
108 | SE |
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Living Desert State Park |
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New Mexico |
AKA Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park In Carlsbad. |
109 | N |
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Camino de Estrella Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Tijeras |
109 | N |
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San Ignacio Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
110 | N |
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Raven Sky Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
110 | S |
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Dell City |
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Texas |
A town in Hudspeth county. |
110 | S |
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Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 857-1135. |
111 | N |
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Edgewood Skies Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory of affiliated with The Albuquerque Astronomical Society |
111 | 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. |
112 | NW |
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Bosque Farms Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
113 | 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 |
115 | 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. |
117 | 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. |
118 | 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. |
118 | S |
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The Williams' Ranch |
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Texas |
A site used by the Sun City Astronomers. Near Comudas. |
119 | N |
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Modest Pinon Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in the Albuquerque East Mountains. |
119 | SW |
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Franklin Mountains State Park |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6441. |
119 | 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. |
121 | W |
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Gila Sky 22 |
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New Mexico |
Site of future private observatory. |
124 | NW |
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Albuquerque |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society. |
124 | S |
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Wyler Aerial Tramway |
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Texas |
State park near El Paso. (915) 566-6622. |
126 | NW |
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Tanager Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Albuquerque. |
127 | N |
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Deep Sky West Remote Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
127 | N |
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San Pedro Creek |
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New Mexico |
A private observing site somewhere along San Pedro Creek. |
128 | S |
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El Paso |
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Texas |
Home of the Sun City Astronomers. |
133 | N |
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Dome Valley Observatory |
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New Mexico |
Near Placitas. |
133 | NW |
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Corrales |
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New Mexico |
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134 | W |
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Datil Well Recreation Area Campground |
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New Mexico |
Campground on BLM land. |
135 | N |
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Astronomy Adventures Observing Site |
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New Mexico |
Commerical observing site of Astronomy Adventures. Near Cerrillos. |
136 | N |
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Cosmos Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Ilfeld. |
136 | 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. |
137 | E |
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Tatum |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Lea County Observers. |
137 | N |
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Sky Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory in Cerrillos, NM. |
138 | N |
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Coronado State Monument |
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New Mexico |
In Coronado State Monument. |
139 | N |
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Hat Ranch Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
140 | N |
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Lamy Ridge Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Lamy.. |
141 | W |
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Pelona Mountain |
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New Mexico |
In Catron county. |
143 | N |
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Casa Victoria Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory about 7 miles from Santa Fe. |
145 | N |
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Mesa Vista Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
145 | W |
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The Section 8 Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
147 | 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 | W |
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AGS Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Datil. |
149 | W |
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument |
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New Mexico |
National monument near Silver City. |
150 | SW |
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C.J. Observatory & Retreat |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory at New Mexico Astronomy Village. |
150 | SW |
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New Mexico Astronomy Village |
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New Mexico |
An astronomy village in Grant county. |
153 | N |
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Santa Fe |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Capital City Astronomy Club. |
153 | SW |
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Anadromada Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Deming. |
153 | 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. |
153 | W |
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NF/ Observatory |
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New Mexico |
NFO is near Silver City. |
155 | N |
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Sunflower Observatory |
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New Mexico |
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155 | NE |
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Clovis |
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New Mexico |
Home of the Clovis Astronomy Club. |
155 | NW |
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SkyPi RO and Howling Coyote RO |
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New Mexico |
A pier-leasing remote observatory somewhere around Pie Town. |
155 | 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. |
156 | E |
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Hobbs |
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New Mexico |
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156 | NW |
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Top Of The World Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Pie Town. |
156 | W |
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La Cienega Alta Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Silver City. |
157 | N |
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Star Hill Inn |
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New Mexico |
A astronomy retreat and guest observatory near Sapello. |
157 | NW |
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Killer Rocks Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory |
157 | NW |
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San Ysidro |
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New Mexico |
In Sandoval county. |
157 | W |
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Elizabeth Ann Machol Dragonfly Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory. |
159 | N |
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Las Dos Scopes |
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New Mexico |
Site of private observatories. |
159 | 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. |
161 | 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 |
162 | SW |
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Pancho Villa State Park |
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New Mexico |
State park. |
164 | 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. |
165 | N |
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White Rock |
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New Mexico |
Site near Los Alamos used by the Pajarito Astronomers |
169 | 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 |
170 | NW |
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Grants |
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New Mexico |
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171 | N |
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Valle Grande Entrance Station |
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New Mexico |
Visitor Center of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. |
173 | 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. |
175 | N |
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Espanola |
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New Mexico |
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176 | N |
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Fenton Hill Observtory |
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New Mexico |
AKA TA-57. Observatory of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. |
176 | NW |
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Stargate Observatory |
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New Mexico |
A private observatory near Paxton springs. |
176 | S |
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Van Horn |
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Texas |
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178 | N |
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Truchas |
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New Mexico |
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