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National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak

For study of sun. Visitor center.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address: 20 miles south of Cloudcroft along Sunspot National Scenic Byway (NM-6563)
Phone: 505-434-7000
Website: www.nso.edu/nsosp/pr
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While You're in Cloudcroft

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Course Access: ResortHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 30 days

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What you carry matters less than what you notice.

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There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Many bird species, including turkeys and hummingbirds.

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Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Prime viewing for warblers, other birds.

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