The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society has obtained permission from the
BLM to use the parking lot of the White Mesa Bike Trails for our
local dark site. The parking lot is located just southwest of San
Ysidro, NM at 4493 Cabezon Rd. The RRAS will be observing at the
site on the Saturday closest to New Moon. Club members usually
arrive about a half-hour before sunset, and observing sessions can
run the entire night.
Map to White Mesa Bike Trails |
2018 Observing Dates (weather permitting) |
13-Jan-18 |
17-Mar-18 |
14-Apr-18 |
12-May-18 |
14-Jul-18 |
11-Aug-18 |
8-Sep-18 |
3-Nov-18 |
8-Dec-18 |
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Clear Sky Cock for White Mesa
Bike Trails
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RRAS President Laurie Wells
setting up for a night of astrophotography |

M-1, the Crab Nebula taken by
RRAS President Laurie Wells at
the White Mesa Dark Site |
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