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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
5 | SW |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
6 | NW |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
8 | N |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
9 | N |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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10 | S |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
10 | S |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
10 | SW |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
11 | E |
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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. |
11 | SW |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
12 | S |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
13 | N |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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15 | N |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
15 | N |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
15 | E |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
15 | SW |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
16 | NE |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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17 | NW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
18 | E |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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18 | N |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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18 | NW |
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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. |
20 | NE |
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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. |
20 | NW |
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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. |
22 | NW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
23 | E |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
23 | NE |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
23 | NW |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
24 | E |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
24 | W |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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25 | NW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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25 | NW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
28 | N |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
32 | NW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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33 | NE |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
34 | E |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
34 | NW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
34 | S |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
35 | NW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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36 | NE |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
36 | NW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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37 | SE |
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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. |
37 | SE |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
38 | S |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
38 | S |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
39 | N |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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39 | N |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
40 | N |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
40 | S |
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Carmel |
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California |
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42 | E |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
43 | N |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
43 | N |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
43 | NW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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45 | E |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
48 | NE |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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49 | E |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
49 | N |
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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. |
49 | N |
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Oakland |
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California |
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49 | N |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
49 | NW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
50 | NW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
51 | NW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
52 | N |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
52 | S |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
53 | N |
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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. |
55 | N |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
56 | N |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
57 | N |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
58 | N |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
59 | N |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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61 | N |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
61 | N |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
62 | S |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
62 | S |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
63 | N |
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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. |
64 | NE |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
64 | NW |
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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). |
64 | SE |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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64 | SE |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
65 | NW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
67 | E |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
68 | NE |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
68 | SE |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
69 | N |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
72 | N |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
74 | NE |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | NW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | NE |
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Lodi |
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California |
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80 | 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. |
82 | N |
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Napa |
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California |
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82 | NW |
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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. |
83 | E |
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Merced |
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California |
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84 | N |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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84 | N |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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87 | N |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
87 | NE |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
87 | NW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
91 | NW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
92 | SE |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
94 | N |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
95 | N |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
95 | NE |
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Wilton |
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California |
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98 | N |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
99 | E |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
99 | NW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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100 | NE |
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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. |
101 | NE |
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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. |
101 | NW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
102 | NE |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
103 | N |
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Angwin |
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California |
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103 | N |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
103 | NW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
105 | E |
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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. |
105 | NW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
105 | SE |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
106 | N |
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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. |
107 | NE |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
107 | SE |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
108 | N |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
109 | E |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
109 | NE |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
109 | NW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
111 | E |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
111 | N |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
113 | NW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
114 | E |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
116 | E |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
117 | NE |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
117 | NE |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
118 | NE |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
119 | NE |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
120 | E |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
120 | N |
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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. |
120 | NE |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
120 | NE |
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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. |
121 | SE |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
121 | SE |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
123 | N |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
124 | E |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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124 | NE |
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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 |
124 | NW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
125 | E |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
125 | NE |
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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. |
126 | E |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
126 | N |
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Penryn |
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California |
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126 | SE |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
129 | E |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
129 | N |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
130 | E |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
130 | SE |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | N |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
131 | N |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
132 | NE |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
134 | SE |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
135 | E |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
135 | N |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
135 | N |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
135 | SE |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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136 | NE |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
136 | NW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
137 | SE |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
138 | E |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
138 | N |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
140 | NE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
140 | NE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
140 | NW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
141 | E |
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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. |
141 | NE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
141 | NW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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141 | SE |
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Hanford |
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California |
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142 | SE |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
143 | NE |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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144 | NE |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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146 | E |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
146 | N |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
146 | SE |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
147 | E |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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148 | N |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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149 | E |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
150 | SE |
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Santa Margarita Lake |
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California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
151 | N |
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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.) |
152 | NW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
153 | SE |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
154 | N |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
155 | N |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
156 | N |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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159 | E |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
159 | NE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
159 | 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. |
159 | SE |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
160 | SE |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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162 | NE |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
164 | N |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
165 | NE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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166 | E |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
166 | NE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
167 | E |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
167 | NE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
168 | E |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
168 | NE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
169 | E |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
169 | NE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
169 | NE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
169 | NE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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170 | E |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
174 | E |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
174 | NE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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174 | NE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
174 | SE |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
176 | NE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
176 | NW |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
177 | NE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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178 | E |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
178 | N |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
180 | NE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
180 | NW |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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180 | SE |
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Porterville |
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California |
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