“I couldn’t be happier with my decision to move my telescopes from my home observatory near Albuquerque, with its Bortle 5 skies, to Howling Coyote Remote Observatories near Pie Town, NM. My move was motivated by the challenges I faced with wide-field imaging and the average seeing conditions at home—and the improvement has been nothing short of outstanding. Thanks to the phenomenal weather here, I’m imaging nearly every night of the year.
At 7,525 feet, HCRO offers clear, dark skies and excellent atmospheric stability, with frequent sub-arcsecond seeing that has truly elevated my imaging experience. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Greg Funderburk. His expert management and unwavering dedication to providing a top-notch observing environment made my transition seamless. His local knowledge and hands-on support have ensured that every detail is taken care of, allowing me to focus entirely on my astronomical pursuits. With a setup that includes four telescopes on one mount, Greg has been incredibly helpful and responsive in fixing the many issues that arise when tuning and adjusting such a complex configuration.
Greg is more than just a site manager—his interesting background and genuine camaraderie have made him a true friend and brother. I highly recommend Howling Coyote Remote Observatories for anyone serious about astrophotography or deep-sky observation. Come enjoy the skies and, of course, feast on the pies—after all, they don’t call it Pie Town for nothing!”
– Kurt Lanes