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0 Afton Canyon Campground
 
California   campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
33NE Halloran Summit
 
California  
40SE GMDRC
 
California   The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
42E Teutonia Peak
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
43E Cima
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
44W Owl Canyon Campground
 
California   Near Barstow.
46SE Amboy Crater
 
California   Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
47SW Camp Rock Road
 
California   10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
48E Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
 
California   Campground in the Mojave desert.
51SW Johnson Valley
 
California   A town in San Bernardino county.
54N Cielos Oscuros
 
California   An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
56S Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station
 
California   aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
56S Landers
 
California   Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
56S Star Camp Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
56SE Trilobite Wilderness
 
California   A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
61SW Lucerne Valley
 
California   Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
62S Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater
 
California   Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
64W Knight Sight
 
California   A private site in Helendale
65SW Big Bear City
 
California   In the San Bernardino Mountains
66S Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
67S Copper Mountain Observatory
 
California   Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
68SW Big Bear Solar Observatory
 
California   Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
69S Twentynine Palms Airport
 
California   An airport near Twentynine Palms.
69S Yucca Valley
 
California   Home of the Andromeda Society.
70W Cuddeback Lake
 
California   A dry lake.
72S The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
 
California   Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
72SW Luz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
73NE Mt Potosi Observatory
 
Nevada   An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas
73NW Trona Pinnacles
 
California   A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
77S Jumbo Rocks
 
California   A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
78N High Desert Astronomy
 
Nevada   A private observing site in Pahrump.
78N Pahrump Valley Observatory
 
Nevada   A private observatory near Pahrump.
78SW Angelus Oaks Heliport
 
California  
78SW Cedar Glen Observatory
 
California   (A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
79NE Lovell Canyon
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest.
79SW Big Falls Campground
 
California   A campground near Forest Falls.
79SW Oak Hills Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Hesperia.
80S Whitewater Preserve
 
California   Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
81S Desert Hot Springs
 
California   A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
81SE Clarks Pass
 
California   A a spot along highway 62.
81SW Robert Brownlee Observatory
 
California   An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
83SW Oak Glen Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
84SW Silverwood Lake
 
California   Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
85NE Red Rock Canyon
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
86SW Phelan
 
California  
88NW Ridgecrest
 
California  
88SW Murillo Family Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
89S Thousand Palms
 
California   Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
89SW Banning
 
California  
90SW San Bernardino County Museum
 
California   Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
91NE Copernicus Observatory
 
Nevada   A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas.
91NW Mahogany Flat Campground
 
California   A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
91SW Pinon Hills
 
California   Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
93S Rustic Valley Observator
 
California   A private observatory.
93W Saddleback Butte
 
California   A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
94S Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
 
California   AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
94W EAFB
 
California   Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
95E Bullhead City
 
Arizona   A town in Mohave county
95SW Table Mountain Observatory
 
California   Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
96NE Henderson
 
Nevada   A town in Clark county.
96NE Nelson's Landing
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
96W Thomas Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
97NE Las Vegas
 
Nevada   Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
97S Cottonwood Spring Campground
 
California   A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
98S Idyllwild
 
California  
98SW Moreno Valley
 
California  
98W California City
 
California  
99N Furnace Creek
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
99W Redrock Inyokern Road
 
California   Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
100W Red Rock Canyon State Park
 
California   A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
101SW Cow Canyon Saddle
 
California   A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
102E Moabi Regional Park
 
California   Park in Needles.
102SW Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium
 
California   Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
103SW Automata Internet Observatory
 
California   In Pearblossom.
103SW Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead
 
California   A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
104N Amargosa Observatory
 
Nevada   A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
106NE Lake Mead (ASN-LV)
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead.
106S Sawmill Trailhead
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
107N Indian Springs
 
Nevada   Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby.
107SE Desert Center
 
California   A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
108SW Webb Schools Observatory
 
California   A observatory of The Webb Schools.
108W Walker Pass Campground
 
California   Campground and dark-sky site.
109E Flying M Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
109S Santa Rosa Mountain
 
California   Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
110NW Panamint Springs
 
California   The best place to observe is the campground.
110W Lancaster
 
California  
111NW Fossil Falls
 
California   In Owens valley.
112W Rosamond Skypark
 
California   A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
113S Lake Riverside Estates
 
California   A private community in Aguanga.
113SW Corona
 
California  
114NW Canebrake
 
California   7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
114SW Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Glendora.
114SW Stony Ridge Observatory
 
California   An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
114SW Spencers Crossing
 
California   A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
115S OCA Anza Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
116SW Lake Elsinore
 
California  
116SW Mt. SAC Observatory
 
California   Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
118SW WeBeWebbiers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
119SW Monrovia
 
California   Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
119SW Mount Wilson Observatory
 
California   link
119W Pinhead Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Acton.
120E Lake Havasu City
 
Arizona   Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School.
120S Erickson Observatory Site
 
California   Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
120SW El Cariso
 
California   A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
121S Salton Sea State Recreation Area
 
California   State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
121W Two Goats Observatory
 
California   A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
122SW Temecula
 
California   Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
123SW OCA Go-To Group
 
California   A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
124NW Kennedy Meadows
 
California   In Sequoia National Forest.
124SW Irvine Regional Park
 
California   A park in Orange county.
124SW OCA Silverado
 
California   A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
124W Tehachapi Municipal Airport
 
California   An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
125NW Tralfamadore Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
125W Vasquez Rocks
 
California   A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
126NE Temple Bar
 
Arizona   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
126S Palomar Observatory
 
California   Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
126SW California Institute of Technology
 
California   Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
127SW Melinda Heights Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
127SW Old Town Pasadena
 
California   Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
127W Tehachapi Mountain Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Tehachapi.
128S Borrego Springs
 
California   Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
128SW Fullerton
 
California  
128SW Garvey Ranch Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
128SW Rock Mountain Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Fallbrook.
129SW Anaheim
 
California  
130NW Homestake Dry Camp
 
California   Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
130SW Tujunga Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Tujunga.
130W AVAC Kings Canyon Site
 
California   Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
131NE Echo Bay
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
131S Pauma Valley
 
California   Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
131S SkyScapes Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
131SW Caspers Wilderness Park
 
California   Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
132NW Blackrock Ranger Station
 
California  
133SW Fountain Valley
 
California   Near Santa Ana.
133W Astro-chalet West
 
California   A private observatory.
134E Hualapai Mountain County Park
 
Arizona   This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park.
134S Far Away Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Valley Center.
134S Mais Observatory
 
California   A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
135SW Griffith Observatory
 
California   A professional observatory with public star parties
135SW Los Angeles
 
California   Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
136E Hualapai Valley Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
137SW Laguna Niguel
 
California   Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
138W Santa Clarita
 
California  
139S Boulder Knolls Observatory
 
California   A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
139SW Laguna Beach
 
California  
139SW San Clemente
 
California  
140S LaBelle Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
140SE Blythe
 
California   Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
140SW Bright Skies Observatory
 
California   A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
141NE Moapa Valley
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
141SW Granada Hills
 
California  
141SW Huntington Beach
 
California  
141SW San Onofre State Beach
 
California   State beach just south fo San Clamente.
142S Curiosity Peak Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
142S Galaxy Gazers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Julian.
142W Templin Hwy
 
California   A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
143NW Mesquite Springs
 
California   In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
143S Selkovitch's Observatory
 
California  
143SW Vista
 
California  
144S Little Blair Valley
 
California  
144S Rock Springs Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
144SW Long Beach
 
California  
145S San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
 
California   State park and site of of monthly star parties.
145SW Mar Vista
 
California  
145W Pine Flat Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
146SW Santa Monica Mountains Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Los Angeles.
147S Sonrisa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Escondido.
147SW El Segundo
 
California  
147SW Santa Monica Canyon Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
147SW Oceanside
 
California   Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
148S Tassi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
148S SkyStar Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
148SW Torrance
 
California  
149S Ramona Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
149SW Redondo Beach
 
California   In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
149SW Woodland Hills
 
California  
151SE Bouse
 
Arizona  
151SW Topanga
 
California  
152E Wikieup
 
Arizona   A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby.
152S Hawks Landing Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
152S Rancho del Rio Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
152SE Quartzsite
 
Arizona  
153E Misti Mountain Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
153SW Carlos Lemmi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
154NE Whitney Pockets
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
154S Poinsettia Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Poway.
154S Santaluz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Santaluz Club.
155W Simi Valley
 
California   Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
156S Lockwood Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
156S Pageant Avenue Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
157S Mount Laguna Observatory
 
California   Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
157S Pine Valley Creek trailhead
 
California   Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
157SW Oak Canyon Park
 
California   A park in town of Oak Park.
157W Bakersfield
 
California   Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
158S Alpine
 
California  
158W Chuchupate Ranger Station
 
California   Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
159S Scripps Ranch Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
159S Del Mar
 
California  
160NW Coma Via Observatory
 
California   An observatory near Springville.
160NW Independence Creek Campground
 
California   Campground in a Inyo County.
160S Sorrento Mesa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
160W Dreamweaver Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Fillmore.
161NW Springville
 
California   A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
161W Rolling Roof Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
162S Mission Trails Regional Park
 
California   Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
162SE Salome Observing Station
 
Arizona   Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
163E Alamo Lake State Park
 
Arizona   State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event.
163E Stargazer Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
163NW Royer Oaks Observatory
 
California   An observatory with public star parties.
163S University of Califoria San Diego
 
California   UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
164E Burro Creek Campground
 
Arizona   A campground in the Sonoran desert.
164S El Cajon
 
California  
164S El Centro
 
California  
164SW Grasswood Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Malibu.
164W LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road
 
California   A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
164W Mount Pinos
 
California   A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
166S Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
 
California   Memorial park.
166W Eagle Ridge Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Newbury Park.
167NE Mount Dellenbaugh
 
Arizona   A mountain in the Parashant National Monument.
167S La Mesa
 
California   A town in San Diego county.
167SW Sandstone Trailhead
 
California   Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
167W Lockwood Valley
 
California  
168W Santa Paula
 
California  
169NW Papoose Flat
 
California   A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
169NW Porterville
 
California  
170E Nothing Observing Station
 
Arizona   Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
171W Rose Valley Campground
 
California   A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
172S Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
 
California   Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego.
172S Tierra del Sol
 
California   Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
173E Grand Canyon Caverns
 
Arizona   A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC).
173S San Diego
 
California   Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
174NW South Fork Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Three Rivers.
175S Chula Vista Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
175SW Lagoon Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
176W Ojai
 
California  
178N Rachel
 
Nevada   Used as an observing site by the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.


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