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Sunspot Solar Observatory
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Chuck Heckman
April 20, 2023
Hiking
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
Hiking
Also a nice roadbike spot
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