Howling Coyote Remote Observatories
World class seeing conditions under transparent Bortle 1 skies
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The Ideal Site for Remote Telescope Hosting
Howling Coyote Remote Observatories is the premier location for unobstructed views in the United States. We strategically built our remote observatory hosting site in a secluded spot along the Route 60 Dark-Sky Corridor in New Mexico.
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory trusts this area for its massive Very Large Array telescope. Maximize your telescope performance with the same pristine dark skies along with premium security and tech support. Contact us to get started!
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Bortle 1 Skies
Bortle 1 skies allow for much longer exposures without being limited by light pollution.
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7,500 ft Elevation for Maximum Transparency
This exceptionally high elevation puts our site above the inversion layer with minimal water particulates in the air. As a result, your telescope will provide the most transparent views of the stars and planets.
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Low Wind Turbulence for Better Seeing Conditions
Wind speeds drop to next to nothing at night here in New Mexico. The calm, cool evenings makes for amazing one arcsecond or sub-arcsecond seeing a regular occurrence.
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More Than 275 Clear Nights a Year
The high desert climate of our location in western New Mexico produces minimal cloud cover, humidity or rain for over two-thirds of the year, providing an abundance of imaging-data collection nights.
Convenient Site Infrastructure with Premium Support
Our site is a perfect fit for a wide variety of clients, including astronomers from universities, space industry professionals and amateur astrophotographers. We offer convenient remote observatory hosting services for clients around the world. This is all made possible by our state-of-the-art site infrastructure, which includes:
Shared and private observatories
Imaging down to 25 degrees in every direction
Premium pier included at no additional charge
Automated roll-off roofs with battery back up
High-speed internet
24/7 security in a remote area with no crime record
The owner lives on-site, and service technicians live nearby
We also provide professional remote observatory setup at our site. Our professional technicians will help you install your telescope for optimal performance at no additional charge. Telescope installations take between 1-2 days, and we also provide ongoing technical support.
The Perfect Location for Your Telescope
We strategically positioned our site along the US 60 Dark Sky Corridor, amidst an array of over 30 privately and government-owned observatories. This region is the same one trusted by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for its Very Large Array telescope. Professional and amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, students, researchers and government bodies all trust these skies for precise high-resolution data.
What makes this location so good? It is one of the few spots in the United States with true Bortle 1 skies. We are at an elevation of 7,500 feet. We experience little atmospheric turbulence, transparent skies offer 1 to 2 arcseconds and often sub arc-second seeing conditions. The dry local climate offers on average 275-300 imaging nights.
Not only are the conditions ideal, but the support you’ll receive is even better. Our expert technicians provide professional installation and on-site tech support for optimal performance. You will always have instant remote access to your equipment with our high-speed internet
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Site photos
The photos below display the care we put into all aspects of our shared and private observatories. We professionally install each system for optimal performance. The installation also includes a premium pier. Professional service technicians are always nearby to provide emergency support when needed.
Our facility is secluded and very secure behind two gates, 24/7 camera surveillance over the entire property, which you will have access to so you can check on your setup at any time. Additional security is provided by the owner who lives on-site, a retired police lieutenant. You can relax and be assured your rig is safe and secure.
