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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
7 | N |
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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. |
7 | 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. |
10 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
10 | SE |
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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. |
13 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
16 | W |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
18 | S |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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19 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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20 | W |
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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. |
22 | N |
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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. |
24 | NW |
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Phelan |
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California |
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24 | SE |
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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. |
24 | W |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
25 | E |
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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. |
25 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
25 | NW |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
25 | NW |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
26 | SW |
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Corona |
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California |
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27 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
30 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
31 | SE |
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Banning |
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California |
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32 | W |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
32 | W |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
35 | NW |
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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. |
36 | S |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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36 | SW |
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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. |
37 | SW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
37 | SW |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
38 | S |
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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. |
39 | W |
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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. |
39 | W |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
40 | E |
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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. |
40 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
41 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
41 | S |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
41 | SW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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41 | SW |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
42 | SW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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42 | W |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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43 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
44 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
44 | NW |
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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. |
44 | S |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
45 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
45 | SW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
46 | SE |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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46 | W |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
46 | W |
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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. |
47 | S |
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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. |
48 | W |
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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. |
49 | S |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
50 | 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. |
51 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
51 | SW |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
52 | S |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
52 | SW |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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53 | SW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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53 | W |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
54 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
54 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
54 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
54 | W |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
55 | S |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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55 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
56 | W |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
56 | W |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
58 | E |
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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. |
58 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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58 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
58 | SW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
60 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
60 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
60 | SE |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
61 | E |
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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. |
61 | W |
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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. |
62 | NW |
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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. |
63 | SE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
63 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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64 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
64 | S |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
64 | W |
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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. |
65 | SE |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
65 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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65 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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65 | W |
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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. |
66 | S |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
66 | S |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
67 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
67 | SE |
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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. |
68 | S |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
68 | S |
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Vista |
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California |
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68 | SW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
68 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
68 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
69 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
69 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
69 | W |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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70 | SE |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | W |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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73 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
73 | S |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | 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. |
74 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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74 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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75 | NW |
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California City |
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California |
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77 | S |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
78 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
78 | S |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
79 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
79 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
80 | S |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
82 | W |
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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. |
83 | S |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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83 | S |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
83 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
84 | S |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
84 | S |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
84 | SE |
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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 | W |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
85 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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86 | S |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
86 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
86 | S |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
86 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
87 | S |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
88 | 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. |
88 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
89 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
89 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
90 | NW |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
90 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
91 | E |
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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. |
91 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
92 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
92 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
92 | W |
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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. |
93 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
93 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
94 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
94 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
94 | W |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
95 | S |
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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. |
97 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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98 | S |
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Alpine |
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California |
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98 | S |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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99 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
99 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
100 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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101 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
101 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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101 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
101 | S |
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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. |
102 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
103 | 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. |
103 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
103 | SE |
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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 |
105 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
106 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
108 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
109 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
109 | W |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
110 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
110 | W |
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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. |
111 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
111 | W |
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Ojai |
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California |
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112 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
112 | W |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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115 | 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. |
116 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
117 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
121 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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123 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
124 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
126 | 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. |
127 | 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. |
127 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
128 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
130 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
136 | NE |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
137 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
138 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
140 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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141 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
142 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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142 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
145 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
149 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
150 | S |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
151 | 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. |
152 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
155 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
157 | NW |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
157 | W |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
158 | NE |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
158 | NE |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
159 | N |
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Furnace Creek |
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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. Near Death Valley. |
159 | NW |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
159 | W |
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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). |
160 | NE |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
161 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
161 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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163 | NW |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
165 | E |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
165 | NE |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
166 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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170 | N |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
170 | NE |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
171 | N |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
172 | NE |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
174 | E |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
177 | NW |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
177 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
178 | NE |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
179 | NW |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |