Tortugas Mountain Observatory

Tortugas Mountain Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by New Mexico State University. It is located on Tortugas Mountain, also known locally as 'A' Mountain, in southern New Mexico, approximately 8 kilometers southeast of Las Cruces and 4 kilometers east of the NMSU campus.

Observatory
…lies at an elevation of 4,751 feet (1,448 metres)
Description: observatory in New Mexico operated by NMSU
Address: Las Cruces, NM

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tortugas Mountain and Green Bridge.

Tortugas Mountain

Peak

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Tortugas Mountain is a mountain in southern…

Green Bridge

Bridge

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The Green Bridge, on the outskirts… Green Bridge is situated 1¼ miles west of Tortugas Mountain Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include University Park and Mesilla Park.

University Park

Hamlet

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University Park is a census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. University Park is situated 3 miles west of Tortugas Mountain Observatory.

Mesilla Park

Hamlet

Mesilla Park is a neighborhood located on the south side of Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. Mesilla Park is situated 4 miles west of Tortugas Mountain Observatory.