A New Arizona Marathon Observing Site: North Hovatter Observing Field

East Valley Astronomy Club (EVAC) and The Saguaro Astronomy Club (SAC)

Driving instructions:

• From Phoenix, go west on I-10 to Hovatter Rd at exit 53.
• Turn RIGHT onto North Hovatter Rd.
• Follow the gravel road (watch for the bump where the pavement ends).
• Take the right fork.
• Not Hope-Hovatter Rd.
• After about 3.5 miles you will see a mining operation on the mountainside.
• Take a hard right turn onto the observing field.

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Last Modification: February 22, 2026