Place to visit
Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research, United States: what it is and when to go
Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research is a laboratory in New Mexico, United States (Socorro, New Mexico). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Laboratory in New Mexico, United States · Stargazing
- Where
- United States · Water Canyon Road, Socorro
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,037 km as the crow flies
- Website
- langmuir.nmt.edu
- Run by
- New Mexico Tech
- Coordinates
- 33.97531, -107.1813
What it is and where
Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research is a laboratory in New Mexico, United States (Socorro, New Mexico). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Socorro, New Mexico, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 33.97531, -107.1813; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,037 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- New Mexico Tech
It is one of the Stargazing places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research: November to March.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBetter not12:51
- MayBetter not13:46
- JunBetter not14:15
- JulBetter not14:03
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepBetter not12:12
- OctBetter not11:08
- NovPossible10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Magdalena Ridge ObservatoryAmerican astronomical observatory508 m
- South BaldyMountain in United States of America1.9 km
- Magdalena Hall HotelHistory17 km
- Hilton HouseHistoric house in New Mexico, United States17 km
- Socorro Old Town B & BHistory28 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Stargazing
- Palomar Observatory: observatory in Southern California
- W. M. Keck Observatory: astronomical observatory located in Hawaii
- Lowell Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Yerkes Observatory: astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
- Very Large Array: radio astronomy observatory located on the Plains of San Agustin
- Griffith Observatory: observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA
Every United States place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research?
It is a laboratory in New Mexico, United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research?
November to March. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,037 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Magdalena Ridge Observatory, South Baldy, Magdalena Hall Hotel. The rest is in the United States guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.