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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
8 | SE |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
13 | E |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
16 | S |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
17 | N |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
18 | NE |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
19 | E |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
20 | E |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
26 | N |
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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. |
29 | W |
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Merced |
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California |
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32 | 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. |
34 | S |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
36 | 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. |
37 | E |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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38 | N |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
40 | NE |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
40 | SW |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
41 | NE |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
47 | NW |
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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. |
47 | SE |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
52 | W |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
56 | E |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
60 | N |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
60 | SW |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
62 | NE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
63 | NW |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
63 | W |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
64 | S |
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Hanford |
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California |
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64 | S |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
65 | NW |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
65 | SE |
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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. |
65 | SE |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
66 | NE |
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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. |
66 | NW |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
67 | NW |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
67 | W |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
70 | SE |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
70 | W |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
71 | SW |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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72 | SE |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
73 | N |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | NE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
75 | SW |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
77 | W |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
78 | N |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
80 | SE |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
82 | NE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
82 | SE |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
83 | SW |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
84 | N |
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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. |
84 | NE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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84 | W |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
85 | E |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
86 | N |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
86 | NE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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87 | W |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
87 | W |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
87 | W |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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89 | NW |
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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. |
89 | NW |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
91 | W |
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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. |
92 | W |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
93 | W |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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94 | N |
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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 |
95 | N |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
95 | N |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
95 | NW |
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Lodi |
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California |
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95 | S |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
95 | SE |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
95 | W |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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96 | NW |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
96 | SE |
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Porterville |
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California |
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96 | W |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
97 | W |
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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. |
98 | E |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
98 | N |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
98 | W |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
99 | SE |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
100 | E |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
100 | SE |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
100 | W |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
100 | W |
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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. |
101 | E |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
103 | E |
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Papoose Flat |
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California |
A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine. |
104 | S |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
104 | W |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
106 | W |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
107 | NW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
107 | NW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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108 | N |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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108 | W |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
109 | SW |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
109 | SW |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
109 | W |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
109 | W |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
110 | E |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
110 | N |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
110 | N |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
111 | N |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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111 | N |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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111 | NE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
111 | SW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
111 | W |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
111 | W |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
112 | NW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
113 | N |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
113 | W |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
113 | W |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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114 | NW |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | NW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
114 | NW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
114 | SW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
114 | W |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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114 | W |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | W |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
114 | W |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
115 | NW |
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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. |
115 | NW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
115 | S |
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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. |
115 | W |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
115 | W |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
115 | W |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
116 | N |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
116 | NE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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116 | NW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
116 | W |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
117 | N |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
117 | NW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
117 | W |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
117 | W |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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118 | W |
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Carmel |
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California |
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119 | N |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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119 | SE |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
119 | W |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
119 | W |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
119 | W |
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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. |
120 | N |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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120 | NW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
120 | SW |
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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. |
121 | SW |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
121 | W |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
121 | W |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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121 | W |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
122 | SE |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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122 | W |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
122 | W |
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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. |
123 | NW |
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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. |
123 | S |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
123 | W |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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123 | W |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
123 | W |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
124 | NW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
124 | W |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
125 | W |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
126 | N |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
126 | NW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
126 | S |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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127 | NW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
127 | S |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
128 | W |
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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. |
129 | SE |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
130 | N |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
130 | NW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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130 | SE |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
130 | W |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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131 | NW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
131 | S |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
132 | NE |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
132 | W |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
132 | W |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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133 | N |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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133 | NW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
133 | W |
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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. |
133 | W |
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Oakland |
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California |
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133 | W |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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135 | NW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
135 | S |
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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. |
136 | N |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
136 | NW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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137 | N |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
137 | NW |
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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. |
138 | E |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
138 | NW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
138 | S |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
138 | S |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
138 | SE |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
138 | W |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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140 | N |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
140 | W |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
141 | W |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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141 | W |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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142 | NW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
142 | NW |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
142 | NW |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
142 | W |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
142 | W |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
143 | N |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
143 | SE |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
144 | E |
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Mesquite Springs |
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California |
In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
145 | N |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
145 | SE |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
146 | N |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
147 | NW |
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Napa |
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California |
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148 | S |
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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. |
149 | S |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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150 | E |
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Alkali |
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Nevada |
An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
150 | N |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
150 | W |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
151 | N |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
151 | NW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
151 | NW |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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151 | SE |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
152 | N |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
152 | N |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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152 | NW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
152 | SE |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
153 | W |
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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). |
155 | NW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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159 | N |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
159 | NW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
159 | S |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
159 | SE |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
161 | E |
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Tonopah |
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Nevada |
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161 | N |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
162 | E |
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Tonopah Stargazing Park |
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Nevada |
Site of Star parties. In Tonopah. |
162 | NW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
163 | N |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
163 | SE |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
165 | NW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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166 | NW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
166 | SE |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
166 | SE |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
167 | NW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
168 | NE |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
168 | SE |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
169 | SE |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
169 | SE |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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170 | N |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
170 | NW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
171 | S |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
172 | NW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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173 | NE |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
173 | NW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
173 | S |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
173 | W |
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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. |
174 | E |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
174 | N |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | NW |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
175 | NW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
175 | S |
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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). |
175 | S |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
175 | S |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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177 | NE |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
177 | S |
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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. |
178 | N |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
178 | NW |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
178 | S |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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