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Apache Point Observatory
ARCSAT and SDSS telescope buildings at the Apache Point Observatory.
Alternative namesAPO Edit this at Wikidata
OrganizationAstrophysical Research Consortium
Observatory code 705, 645 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationSunspot, New Mexico
Coordinates32°46′49″N 105°49′13″W / 32.78028°N 105.82028°W / 32.78028; -105.82028
Altitude2,788 meters (9,147 ft)
Weather65% clear nights
Established1985 (1985)
Websitewww.apo.nmsu.edu
Telescopes
Astrophysical Research Consortium telescope3.5 m reflector
Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope2.5 m reflector
New Mexico State University telescope1.0 m reflector
ARCSAT0.5 m reflector
Apache Point Observatory is located in the United States
Apache Point Observatory
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The Apache Point Observatory (APO; obs. code: 705) is an astronomical observatory located in the Sacramento Mountains in Sunspot, New Mexico, United States, approximately 18 miles (29 km) 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 private and restricted.[1]

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