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Sunspot Solar Observatory

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Location: Otero County, New Mexico, United States

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1. Hubbell and Upper Wills Canyon Lasso — Lincoln National Forest

27.7km

07:47

570m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chuck Heckman

April 20, 2023

The Sunspot Solar Observatory is a collection of telescopes that studies the Sun. There are a total of five telescope that can be found on the site, with the largest being the Richard B. Dunn Solar Telescope. Visitors to the site can also find a visitors center that will give more information about the studies that take place here.

Jenny Edeler

August 27, 2023

Also a nice roadbike spot

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Elevation 2,780 m

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Friday 26 September

18°C

8°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Otero County, New Mexico, United States

Sunspot Solar Observatory

1. Hubbell and Upper Wills Canyon Lasso — Lincoln National Forest

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