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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Phelan			California
5	W		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
9	SW		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
14	SE		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
16	E		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
18	S		Cow Canyon Saddle			California	A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
18	SE		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
18	W		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
20	NW		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
20	W		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
24	SE		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
25	S		Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
26	SE		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
26	SW		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
27	SE		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
28	SW		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
29	NE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
29	SW		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
33	SW		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
34	E		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
34	SE		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
34	SW		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
34	SW		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
37	NW		Lancaster			California
37	W		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
39	NW		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
40	E		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
40	SE		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
40	SW		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
41	S		Corona			California
41	SE		Moreno Valley			California
41	SW		Old Town Pasadena			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.
43	SW		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
43	SW		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
43	W		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
44	W		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
45	E		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
45	E		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
45	W		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
46	NW		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
46	SE		Big Falls Campground			California	A campground near Forest Falls.
46	SE		Oak Glen Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
46	SW		Fullerton			California
48	NE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
48	S		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
48	SW		Anaheim			California
49	SW		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
49	SW		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
51	NW		California City			California
51	S		OCA Silverado			California	A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
53	E		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
54	SE		Banning			California
55	W		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
55	W		Santa Clarita			California
56	S		Fountain Valley			California	Near Santa Ana.
57	S		El Cariso			California	A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
57	S		Lake Elsinore			California
57	S		Melinda Heights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
57	W		Granada Hills			California
58	W		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
59	N		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
59	SW		Mar Vista			California
60	SW		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
61	E		Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
61	SE		Whitewater Preserve			California	Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
61	SW		Huntington Beach			California
61	SW		Long Beach			California
61	SW		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
62	SW		El Segundo			California
63	SW		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
63	SW		Torrance			California
64	SE		Spencers Crossing			California	A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
64	W		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
64	W		Woodland Hills			California
65	S		Caspers Wilderness Park			California	Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
65	S		Laguna Beach			California
65	SW		Topanga			California
66	S		Laguna Niguel			California	Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
66	S		WeBeWebbiers Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
67	N		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
68	E		Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			California	aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
68	E		Landers			California	Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
68	E		Star Camp Observatory			California	A private observatory.
68	NW		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
68	SW		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
69	E		Yucca Valley			California	Home of the Andromeda Society.
70	NW		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
70	SE		Idyllwild			California
71	N		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
71	S		Temecula			California	Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
71	SE		Desert Hot Springs			California	A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
71	W		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
72	S		San Clemente			California
72	W		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
74	S		Rock Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fallbrook.
75	E		Copper Mountain Observatory			California	Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
76	S		San Onofre State Beach			California	State beach just south fo San Clamente.
77	E		Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			California	Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
77	W		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
78	NW		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
78	SW		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
79	SE		Lake Riverside Estates			California	A private community in Aguanga.
79	W		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
80	N		Ridgecrest			California
80	N		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
80	N		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
80	SE		Thousand Palms			California	Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
82	SE		Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			California	AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
82	W		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
82	W		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
83	SE		OCA Anza Observatory			California	Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
86	NE		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
86	W		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
86	W		Santa Paula			California
87	N		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
87	S		Pauma Valley			California	Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
87	SE		Palomar Observatory			California	Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
88	SE		Sawmill Trailhead			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
89	S		Far Away Observatory			California	A private observatory in Valley Center.
89	S		Mais Observatory			California	A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
89	S		Oceanside			California	Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
89	S		Vista			California
90	S		Boulder Knolls Observatory			California	A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
90	SE		Santa Rosa Mountain			California	Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
90	W		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
91	E		Jumbo Rocks			California	A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
91	E		The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			California	Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
91	SE		Erickson Observatory Site			California	Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
91	SE		Rustic Valley Observator			California	A private observatory.
91	W		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
92	W		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
93	W		Lockwood Valley			California
93	W		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
94	N		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
95	E		Twentynine Palms Airport			California	An airport near Twentynine Palms.
95	S		Rock Springs Observatory			California	A private observatory.
96	W		Ojai			California
98	W		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
99	S		Sonrisa Observatory			California	A private observatory near Escondido.
100	S		San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			California	State park and site of of monthly star parties.
101	E		Amboy Crater			California	Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
102	S		Rancho del Rio Observatory			California	A private observatory
104	NW		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
105	S		Santaluz Observatory			California	Observatory in Santaluz Club.
106	N		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
106	S		Del Mar			California
106	SE		Selkovitch's Observatory			California
107	S		Hawks Landing Observatory			California	A private observatory
107	S		Pageant Avenue Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	S		Ramona Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
108	S		Poinsettia Observatory			California	A private observatory in Poway.
108	SE		Borrego Springs			California	Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
109	S		Sorrento Mesa Observatory			California	A private observatory.
109	SE		Tassi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
110	E		GMDRC			California	The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
110	SE		SkyStar Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
111	S		Scripps Ranch Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	S		University of Califoria San Diego			California	UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
112	SE		Cottonwood Spring Campground			California	A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
112	SE		Curiosity Peak Observatory			California	A private observatory.
112	SE		SkyScapes Observatory			California	A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
113	SE		Galaxy Gazers Observatory			California	A private observatory near Julian.
114	N		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
114	S		Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			California	Memorial park.
115	NW		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
116	SE		LaBelle Observatory			California	A private observatory.
117	S		Mission Trails Regional Park			California	Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
118	E		Clarks Pass			California	A a spot along highway 62.
118	SW		San Clemente Island (North)			California	Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
119	E		Trilobite Wilderness			California	A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
119	N		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
119	NE		Halloran Summit			California
120	SE		Little Blair Valley			California
121	S		Alpine			California
121	S		El Cajon			California
122	S		Reuben H. Fleet Science Center			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.
122	S		La Mesa			California	A town in San Diego county.
123	N		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
123	S		San Diego			California	Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
123	SE		Lockwood Observatory			California	A private observatory.
125	N		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
125	SE		Salton Sea State Recreation Area			California	State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
126	W		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
127	SE		Pine Valley Creek trailhead			California	Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
128	NE		Cima			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
128	NE		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
128	NE		Teutonia Peak			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
129	E		Hole-in-the-Wall Campground			California	Campground in the Mojave desert.
129	N		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
130	S		Chula Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
130	SE		Mount Laguna Observatory			California	Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
131	W		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
133	NW		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
134	E		Desert Center			California	A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
135	NW		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
136	W		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
138	NW		Porterville			California
138	S		Tijuana			Baja California	Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
139	W		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
140	NW		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
142	N		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
142	W		Byrne Observatory			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).
146	SE		Tierra del Sol			California	Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
148	NE		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
148	NE		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
150	N		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
153	SE		Observatorio las Acacias			Baja California	Un sitio privado.
154	NW		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
155	NE		Mt Potosi Observatory			Nevada	An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas
155	NW		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
157	N		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
159	NE		Lovell Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest.
161	NW		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
163	SE		El Centro			California
165	N		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
166	NE		Red Rock Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
167	NW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
167	W		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
167	W		Vandenberg Village			California
171	NW		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
172	S		Valle de Guadalupe			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto.
173	N		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
173	NE		Copernicus Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas.
173	NW		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
174	E		Moabi Regional Park			California	Park in Needles.
174	NW		Hanford			California
175	NW		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
176	E		Bullhead City			Arizona	A town in Mohave county
177	W		Arroyo Grande			California
177	W		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
178	NW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
179	N		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
179	SE		Cañón del Tajo			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronónica.
180	E		Blythe			California	Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
180	NE		Indian Springs			Nevada	Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby.

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