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The RAS Observatory of New Mexico is an astronomical observatory in Mayhill, New Mexico. It is more formally known as the Remote Astronomical Society Observatory, Mayhill.

One of the RAS series of observatories, the RAS Observatory of New Mexico is also a facility that offers remote access to the site?s telescopes. It provides amateur and professional astronomers and even enthusiasts to gain control of high-powered telescopes to help them in their research even without traveling out to the Southwest.

Located 15 miles from Apache Point Observatory, the RAS Observatory of New Mexico makes use of a Deep Space ? Takahashi Mewlon 300mm 12?, 3572mm FL @ f/11.9, a Wide Field One Shot Color, a Wide Field - Takahashi TOA-150 - 1100mm FL @ f/7.33, two Moderate Deep Space - Takahashi Epsilon 250 - 10", 850mm FL @ f3.4, and a Deep Space - CDK20 20" (0.51 m) f/4.5 FL 2260mm (0.66 Focal Reducer Fitted).
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