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Napa |
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California |
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10 | W |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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12 | NE |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
13 | S |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
16 | NW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
17 | E |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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18 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
20 | S |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
21 | NW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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21 | S |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
21 | W |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
25 | NW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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25 | SE |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
26 | S |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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26 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
29 | N |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
29 | NW |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
29 | NW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
29 | S |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
29 | SE |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
30 | SE |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
31 | NE |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
32 | SW |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
33 | S |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
33 | S |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
33 | SE |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
34 | E |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
34 | NE |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
34 | S |
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Oakland |
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California |
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34 | W |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
35 | SE |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
35 | W |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
36 | NW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
36 | W |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
37 | S |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
38 | S |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
41 | S |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
41 | SE |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
41 | SE |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
41 | SW |
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Drakes Bay visitors center |
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California |
Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park. |
42 | N |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
42 | S |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
42 | SE |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
43 | S |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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47 | NE |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
48 | S |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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49 | W |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
50 | E |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
51 | NW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
51 | S |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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51 | SE |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
53 | S |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
54 | NW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
54 | S |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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54 | S |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
55 | NW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
56 | E |
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Lodi |
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California |
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56 | E |
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Wilton |
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California |
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56 | NE |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
56 | S |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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58 | SE |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
59 | S |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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59 | S |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
59 | SE |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
61 | S |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
61 | S |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
63 | E |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
63 | SE |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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64 | S |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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65 | NE |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
65 | S |
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Foothill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills. |
65 | S |
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Vista Hill |
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California |
A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
66 | NE |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
67 | NW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
67 | S |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
67 | S |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
69 | NE |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
69 | S |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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70 | E |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | NW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
70 | S |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
71 | NE |
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Penryn |
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California |
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71 | NW |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
72 | S |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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73 | S |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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73 | SE |
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Telescope Row |
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California |
A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties. |
75 | NW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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75 | S |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
75 | SE |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
76 | E |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
76 | SE |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
77 | E |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
77 | NE |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
77 | S |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
80 | SE |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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81 | NW |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
82 | E |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
82 | NW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
82 | S |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
82 | SE |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | S |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
84 | S |
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Rancho Cañada del Oro |
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California |
An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach. |
84 | SE |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
85 | S |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
86 | NE |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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87 | SE |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
88 | E |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
88 | NE |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
88 | S |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
88 | SE |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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89 | E |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
89 | S |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
90 | S |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
91 | SE |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
92 | NE |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
92 | S |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
92 | S |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
92 | S |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
93 | NE |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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93 | NE |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
94 | E |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
94 | NE |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
94 | SE |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
96 | E |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
96 | NE |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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96 | SE |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
96 | SE |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
98 | E |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
100 | E |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
100 | NW |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
103 | SE |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
104 | N |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
105 | N |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
105 | N |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
105 | SE |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
106 | E |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | N |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
107 | N |
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Paradise |
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California |
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108 | E |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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108 | NE |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
108 | NW |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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110 | E |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
111 | E |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
114 | NW |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
115 | E |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
115 | S |
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Fremont Peak |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park. |
116 | S |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
117 | E |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
118 | S |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
120 | NE |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
120 | S |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
120 | S |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
120 | SE |
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Merced |
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California |
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121 | E |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
121 | NE |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
122 | E |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
122 | S |
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Carmel |
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California |
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128 | E |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
128 | E |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
128 | SE |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
132 | E |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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133 | NE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
134 | NE |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
134 | S |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
135 | SE |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
135 | SE |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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136 | NE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
140 | E |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
140 | E |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
140 | SE |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
140 | SE |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
141 | NE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
143 | NE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
143 | S |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
144 | E |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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144 | N |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
144 | S |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
145 | E |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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146 | NE |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
147 | E |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
147 | NE |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
147 | SE |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
148 | E |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
150 | E |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
152 | N |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
152 | NE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
152 | NE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
153 | E |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
153 | NW |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
154 | SE |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
154 | SE |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
155 | E |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
155 | NE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
155 | SE |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
156 | SE |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
157 | NE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
157 | SE |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
158 | N |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
158 | NE |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
158 | NE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
158 | SE |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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159 | N |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
159 | N |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
160 | E |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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160 | SE |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
161 | N |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
161 | SE |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
162 | S |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
164 | SE |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
166 | E |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
167 | N |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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167 | NE |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
169 | E |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
172 | N |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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172 | N |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
174 | SE |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
175 | E |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
176 | E |
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Bodie |
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California |
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176 | NE |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
178 | SE |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |