A New Arizona Marathon Observing Site: North Hovatter Observing Field
East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC)
and
The Saguaro Astronomy Club (SAC)
Driving instructions:
- From Phoenix, go west on I-10 to Hovatter Rd at exit 53.
- Turn RIGHT onto North Hovatter Rd.
- Follow the gravel road (watch for the bump where the pavement ends).
- Take the right fork.
- Not Hope-Hovatter Rd.
- After about 3.5 miles you will see a mining operation on the mountainside.
- Take a hard right turn onto the observing field.
Alternative map:
Note the All Arizona Messier Marathon announce for
2023,
2024
Messier Marathon 2023 --
2024 --
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Hartmut Frommert
[contact]
Last Modification: May 12, 2024