WebLocated at an altitude of 9200 feet, in the scenic Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory is home to gorgeous vistas, historical landmarks, and one of the largest … WebWas founded the observatory, which was also called Cloudcroft Observatory, 1962 used by the U.S. Air Force and as a result operated by the Air Force Avionics Laboratory ( AFAL ) and was until 1982. The so-called Electro- Optical Surveillance Telescope ( EOST ) was operated from 1964, a 1.22 m Newtonian telescope with a three-axis, azimuth ...

Solar observatory in N.M. reopening after mysterious shutdown

WebCloudcroft Observatory, (obs. code: V29) is an astronomical observatory located in the Lincoln National Forest near Cloudcroft, New Mexico, approximately 23 kilometers (14 mi) northeast of Alamogordo. It is owned by the Tzec Maun Foundation, a … WebThe high altitude, low humidity and dark sky ordinance for the village, make Cloudcroft a popular site for day and night sky viewing. It is home to two observatories. Both observatories are located about 16 miles south of … reloj 46mm

Sunspot Observatory closed due to security issue

WebOne of the world's largest solar observatories is near Sunspot, 20 miles south of Cloudcroft. Though it's primarily for scientists, tourists can enter the visitor center, walk through the … WebCloudcroft, New Mexico, USA - July 4, 2014: This overlook in Lincoln National Forest is near the Village of Cloudcroft in southern New Mexico. Established in 1902, the forest covers more than 1.1 million acres. Federal officials note that this forest contains five different life zones, ranging from the Chihuahuan desert to sub-alpine forest. WebJ. V. Lambert, New Mexico State University; and J. Africano, Cloudcroft Observatory, write: "Observations of (201) Penelope on Aug. 23 and 24 and Sept. 2 and 13 from the Cloudcroft Observatory have revealed an unusually short rotation period and high lightcurve amplitude. The rotation period of 3.747 hours is the second shortest yet … eclj gregor puppinck