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Delve into Marcia in United States
Marcia in the region of New Mexico is located in United States - some 1,655 mi or ( 2663 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Marcia is now 12:27 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Chippeway Park, Cloudcroft, and Crisp. While being here, you might want to check out Alamogordo . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Marcia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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NM *8; cloudcroft...
new mexico in the winter afternoon. ..
Through the desert on a horse with no name Sirsmonkey42's photos around Cloudcroft, United States
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Sunspot Scenic Byway
This short drive along the ridge of the Sacramento Mountains offers tremendous views, in terms of both landscapes and stargazing (and sungazing.) ..
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gettin lost in New Mexico ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cathey Peak
Cathey Peak is a peak in the Sacramento Mountains, in the south-central part of the US State of New Mexico. It lies in Otero County, 10 miles southeast of the community of Alamogordo. Sacramento Peak, at 9,262 feet, is a nearby subpeak of Cathey Peak, and is more widely known due to the presence of several observatories on or near its summit.
Located at 32.81 -105.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Sunspot, New Mexico
Sunspot is an unincorporated community in the Sacramento Mountains in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. It is located within the Lincoln National Forest, 18 miles south of Cloudcroft. Its elevation is 9200 feet. It is named after the nearby National Solar Observatory on Sacramento Peak. The sole road that drives into Sunspot is New Mexico State Road 6563, named for the brightest wavelength of hydrogen emission, H-alpha.
Located at 32.79 -105.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
National Solar Observatory
The mission of the National Solar Observatory is to advance knowledge of the Sun, both as an astronomical object and as the dominant external influence on Earth, by providing forefront observational opportunities to the research community. The mission includes the operation of cutting edge facilities, the continued development of advanced instrumentation both in-house and through partnerships, conducting solar research, and educational and public outreach.
Located at 32.79 -105.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Richard B. Dunn Solar Telescope
The Richard B. Dunn Solar Telescope is a unique vertical-axis solar telescope, located at the National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak, New Mexico. The optical path starts at a heliostat on top of a 136-foot-tall tower and continues 193 feet (58.8 m) more underground to the primary mirror. It then returns to one of six quartz optical windows in the floor of an optical laboratory at ground level.
Located at 32.79 -105.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Apache Point Observatory
The Apache Point Observatory (APO) is an astronomical observatory located in the Sacramento Mountains in Sunspot, New Mexico approximately 18 miles south of Cloudcroft. The observatory is operated by New Mexico State University (NMSU) and owned by the Astrophysical Research Consortium (ARC). Access to the telescopes and buildings is restricted, but the public is able to visit the grounds.
Located at 32.78 -105.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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