 ARCSAT and SDSS telescope buildings at the Apache Point Observatory. | |||||||||
| Alternative names | APO | ||||||||
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| Organization | Astrophysical Research Consortium | ||||||||
| Observatory code | 705, 645  | ||||||||
| Location | Sunspot, New Mexico | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 32°46′49″N 105°49′13″W / 32.78028°N 105.82028°W | ||||||||
| Altitude | 2,788 meters (9,147 ft) | ||||||||
| Weather | 65% clear nights | ||||||||
| Established | 1985 | ||||||||
| Website | www | ||||||||
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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]