Capilla Peak Observatory
Capilla Peak Observatory was an astronomical observatory built in 1947 and owned and operated by the University of New Mexico. It was located in the Manzano Mountains of central New Mexico, approximately 30 mi southeast of Albuquerque.Capilla Peak Observatory
- Type: astronomical observatory
- Location: Torrance, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.69784° or 34° 41′ 52″ north
Longitude
-106.40474° or 106° 24′ 17″ west
Elevation
9,295 feet (2,833 metres)
Open location code
856MMHXW+44
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to Urdu—“Capilla Peak Observatory” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “مرصد قمة كابيلا”
- Urdu: “کیپیلا پیک رصدگاہ”
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Places to explore: Hyde Place and Anderson Place.
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Places to explore: Capilla Peak Campground and Jaral Trail.
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