Astronomy

Catron County, New Mexico is located in such an undeveloped area that it features Bortle Class 1 skies, the best possible for astronomy.

The subdivision currently has two private observatories, and the CCRs contain restrictions on outdoor lighting that limit the height, wattage, and placement of outdoor fixtures. Dusk-to-dawn lighting is also prohibited.

The variable topography at Top of the World means that you can find a lot with a high hill that places your observatory above the surrounding homes. Because DSL broadband Internet service is coming to every lot in the spring of 2010, remote control of your telescope will be possible. To see more astrophotos taken from Top of the World, visit the Photos page.

M31, the Andromeda Galaxy.
Astro photographs provided courtesy of Taimur Khan, taken at Top of the World, November, 2008