Place to visit
RRHS, United States: what it is and when to go
RRHS is an observatory in United States (Albuquerque, New Mexico). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. 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
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- United States · Loma Colorado Boulevard Northeast 301, 87124, Rio Rancho
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,086 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.26657, -106.6679
What it is and where
RRHS is an observatory in United States (Albuquerque, New Mexico).
It is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where this site lists 45 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.26657, -106.6679; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,086 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 RRHS: November to March.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBetter not12:54
- MayBetter not13:51
- JunBetter not14:22
- JulBetter not14:09
- AugBetter not13:20
- SepBetter not12:13
- OctBetter not11:05
- NovPossible10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. 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
- Bosque Brewing CottonwoodBrewery7.1 km
- Don Choche Tacos y CervezaBrewery12 km
- Hops BreweryBrewery12 km
- Calavida CantinaBrewery12 km
- Petroglyph National MonumentUnited States National Monument and archeological site in New Mexico14 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 RRHS?
It is an observatory in United States.
When is the best time to visit RRHS?
November to March. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to RRHS?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,086 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 Bosque Brewing Cottonwood, Don Choche Tacos y Cerveza, Hops Brewery. The rest is in the United States guide.
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