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It’s appropriate that the National Solar Observatory would be located in a town called “Sunspot,” isn’t it? This unique research facility studies the Sun—its patterns and composition, the effects it has on the planets in the solar system, and more specifically, the effects it has on us here on Earth. Visitors can take a tour of the National Solar Observatory to learn about the important work they do there, or enjoy a self-guided wander around the facilities to learn at their own pace. Much of the observatory museum’s collection is outdoors, so families will have an opportunity to go for a nice walk under the sun and stretch their legs as they learn about space, weather, the solar system, and the massive star at the center of it.
3004 Telescope Loop, Sunspot, NM 88349, Phone: 575-434-7000
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