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Corona |
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California |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
15 | NW |
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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. |
15 | S |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
15 | SW |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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16 | NW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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16 | SE |
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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. |
16 | SE |
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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. |
17 | NW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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20 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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20 | W |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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22 | S |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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23 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
26 | N |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
26 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
27 | N |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
28 | NE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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30 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
30 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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32 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
32 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
32 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
34 | N |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
34 | NE |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
34 | NW |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
34 | NW |
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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. |
34 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
37 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
38 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
39 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
39 | NW |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
39 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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40 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
41 | NE |
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Silverwood Lake |
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California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
41 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
42 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
43 | 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. |
43 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
43 | 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. |
44 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
44 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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45 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
45 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
45 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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46 | NE |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
47 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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48 | N |
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Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead |
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California |
A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom. |
48 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
48 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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48 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
48 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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48 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
50 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
50 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
50 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
50 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
51 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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52 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
52 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
52 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
52 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
53 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
53 | 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 |
54 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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54 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
55 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
55 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
57 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
57 | 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. |
57 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
57 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
57 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
59 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
60 | 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. |
60 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
61 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
61 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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62 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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62 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
63 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
63 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
63 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
63 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
64 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
65 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
65 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
65 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
66 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
66 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
67 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
68 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
69 | 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. |
69 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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70 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
70 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
71 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
71 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
71 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
71 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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71 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
71 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
71 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
72 | SE |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
73 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
73 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
74 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
75 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
76 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
76 | SE |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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California |
Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego. |
77 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
77 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
77 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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77 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
77 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
77 | 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. |
78 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
78 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
79 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
81 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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82 | 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. |
82 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
82 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
82 | 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. |
83 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
83 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
84 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
84 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
84 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
84 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
85 | N |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
85 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
85 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
85 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
87 | 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. |
87 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
89 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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90 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
92 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
93 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
95 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
95 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
96 | 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. |
97 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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98 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
102 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
103 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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103 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
106 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
106 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
106 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
107 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
108 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
109 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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110 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
110 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
110 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
112 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
113 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
115 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
119 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
121 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
123 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
124 | 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. |
128 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
129 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
130 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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130 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
131 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
134 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
135 | 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. |
136 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
138 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
138 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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141 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
143 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
143 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
143 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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150 | 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. |
150 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
151 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
155 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
157 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
157 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
157 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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161 | 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. |
162 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
162 | 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. |
162 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
166 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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171 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
172 | 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. |
174 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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175 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
175 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
177 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
177 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
178 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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179 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
180 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |