Chinle observatory
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Chinle Observatory is recorded as an astronomical observatory in Chinle, a census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
About Chinle Observatory
Detailed public information about this specific observatory's history, instruments and operator isn't currently available. Chinle itself has a connection to astronomy education: local teachers have taken part in NASA's SOFIA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors Program, which brings educators into airborne infrared observation flights.
Location & getting there
Chinle sits in Apache County in northeastern Arizona, within the Navajo Nation, part of Star Register's North America region. The high desert of this region offers notably dark, clear skies.
Visiting Chinle Observatory
Because verified visitor information isn't available, check locally or search online for the latest details before planning a visit to Chinle Observatory.
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Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.