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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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5 | E |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
11 | N |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
13 | E |
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Caspers Wilderness Park |
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California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
13 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
15 | NW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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15 | NE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
17 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
18 | N |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
22 | N |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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23 | E |
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El Cariso |
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California |
A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd. |
24 | N |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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25 | N |
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OCA Go-To Group |
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California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
26 | NE |
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Corona |
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California |
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28 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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28 | NW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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32 | E |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
33 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
35 | N |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
36 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
37 | E |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
38 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
38 | NW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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38 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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39 | NW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
40 | N |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
40 | NW |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
41 | N |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
42 | N |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
42 | NE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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42 | NW |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
44 | N |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
44 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
44 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
45 | NW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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46 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
47 | NW |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
47 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
48 | N |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
48 | NE |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
48 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
49 | E |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
49 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
49 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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49 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
50 | N |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
50 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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50 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
50 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
52 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
53 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
54 | E |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
54 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
54 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
55 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
55 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
55 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
56 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
57 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
57 | NE |
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Silverwood Lake |
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California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
57 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
57 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
58 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
58 | NE |
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Banning |
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California |
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58 | NE |
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Robert Brownlee Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
58 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
58 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
59 | NE |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
59 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
59 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
59 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
59 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
60 | N |
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Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead |
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California |
A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom. |
61 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
61 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
61 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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62 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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62 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
63 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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63 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
63 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
63 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
64 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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65 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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65 | SE |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
66 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
66 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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67 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
67 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
67 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
67 | SE |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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California |
Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego. |
67 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
68 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
68 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
69 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
70 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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71 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
72 | NE |
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Luz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley. |
72 | NE |
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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
72 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
72 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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72 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
76 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
76 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
76 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
76 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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76 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
77 | NW |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
77 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
78 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
78 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
78 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
79 | E |
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Desert Hot Springs |
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California |
A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa. |
79 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
80 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
81 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
81 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
82 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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83 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
83 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
84 | E |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
84 | E |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
87 | NE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
87 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
88 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
88 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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90 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
90 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
91 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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92 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
92 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
93 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
94 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
94 | NE |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
95 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
95 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
95 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
95 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
98 | N |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
98 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
99 | NE |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
103 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
104 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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105 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
106 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
107 | E |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
109 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
110 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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111 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
112 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
113 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
113 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
114 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
114 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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115 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
116 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
117 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
117 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
120 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
123 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
124 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
127 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
130 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
132 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
133 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
134 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
134 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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138 | E |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
138 | E |
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El Centro |
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California |
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139 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
139 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
143 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
143 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
144 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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145 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
145 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
147 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
149 | NE |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
150 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
151 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
152 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
154 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
154 | NW |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument |
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California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
156 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
168 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
168 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
171 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
171 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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174 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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175 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
175 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
177 | NE |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
178 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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180 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |