University of New Mexico Campus Observatory - Albuquerque, New Mexico
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N 35° 05.470 W 106° 37.304
13S E 352171 N 3884356
Observatory on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WM9TZ2
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2010
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This observatory is operated by the UNM Physics and Astronomy Department. The department website reads:
Location: On Yale Blvd. NE, 2 blocks north of Lomas
Stucco building with white dome
Facilities: Meade 14" LX200GPS acquired in 2004
Parking: Free during Observatory hours in the M Lot adjacent to Observatory building
Viewing Dates: Every Friday during the Fall and Spring Semesters (except Fall and Spring Break) when the weather is clear; recorded information is also available at 277-1446.
Hours: 7-9 p.m. MST, 8-10 p.m. MDT
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible
Admission: Open to the public as well as UNM students…free of charge.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Altitude (meters): 1570
Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!