Capilla Peak Observatory, University astronomical observatory in Manzano Mountains, New Mexico.
The Capilla Peak Observatory contains a 24-inch Cassegrain reflecting telescope located at an elevation of 9,301 feet in central New Mexico.
The University of New Mexico established this astronomical research facility in 1947, operating it continuously until the removal of its mirror in 2016.
The observatory facilitated numerous scientific publications and research projects in cosmology, cosmic radiation, radio astronomy, and supernova physics during its operation.
The facility stands at coordinates 34.697678 latitude and -106.4044913 longitude, approximately 30 miles southeast of Albuquerque in the Manzano Mountains.
The observatory integrated a charge-coupled device system for capturing astronomical data and participated in collaborations with New Mexico Tech and the U.S. Air Force.
Location: Torrance County
Operator: UNM
GPS coordinates: 34.69768,-106.40449
Latest update: November 8, 2025 08:10
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