Killer Rocks Observatory
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Killer Rocks Observatory is an amateur astronomy site in New Mexico, one of many observing locations across the state's clear, arid skies.
About Killer Rocks Observatory
Detailed public information about Killer Rocks Observatory's instruments and operators is limited. It is, however, listed among the sites covered by Clear Sky Chart, the astronomer-focused weather forecasting tool originally developed by the late Attilla Danko and now maintained by his widow, using a forecasting model built on the work of meteorologist Allan Rahill at the Canadian Meteorological Centre.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in New Mexico, a state known among astronomers for its dry climate and dark, high-altitude skies.
Visiting Killer Rocks Observatory
As an amateur site with little published visitor information, anyone interested should check for current access details before planning a trip, and use the site's Clear Sky Chart forecast to pick a good night for observing.
See your named star from here
New Mexico's famously clear skies make it a great backdrop for tracking down a named star's coordinates. Name a star and check its listing in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
