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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
9	NW		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.
9	W		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
15	W		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
16	E		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
16	S		Corona			California
16	W		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
18	NE		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
19	N		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
21	E		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
21	SW		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
23	E		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
23	N		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
23	SW		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
24	NE		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
24	SE		Moreno Valley			California
24	W		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
25	N		Phelan			California
25	SW		Fullerton			California
26	NE		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
26	NW		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
26	S		OCA Silverado			California	A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
27	NW		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
27	SW		Anaheim			California
28	W		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
30	W		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
31	W		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
32	NE		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
32	S		Melinda Heights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
32	SW		Fountain Valley			California	Near Santa Ana.
32	W		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.
33	NW		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
34	S		El Cariso			California	A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
34	SE		Lake Elsinore			California
35	E		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
37	E		Oak Glen Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
38	W		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
39	SW		Huntington Beach			California
40	E		Big Falls Campground			California	A campground near Forest Falls.
40	S		Caspers Wilderness Park			California	Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
41	E		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
41	N		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
41	S		Laguna Niguel			California	Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
41	S		Laguna Beach			California
41	W		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
42	NE		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
42	NW		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
42	SW		Long Beach			California
42	W		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
43	E		Banning			California
43	SE		Spencers Crossing			California	A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
45	SE		WeBeWebbiers Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
46	E		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
47	S		San Clemente			California
47	SW		Torrance			California
49	NW		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
49	W		El Segundo			California
49	W		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
49	W		Mar Vista			California
49	W		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
50	SE		Temecula			California	Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
51	NW		Lancaster			California
51	S		San Onofre State Beach			California	State beach just south fo San Clamente.
51	SE		Rock Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fallbrook.
52	SW		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
52	W		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
52	W		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
53	N		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
54	E		Whitewater Preserve			California	Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
54	NW		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
54	W		Granada Hills			California
56	NE		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
56	SE		Idyllwild			California
57	W		Santa Clarita			California
58	W		Topanga			California
58	W		Woodland Hills			California
59	NE		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
60	E		Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
61	N		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
61	SE		Lake Riverside Estates			California	A private community in Aguanga.
63	NW		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
64	E		Desert Hot Springs			California	A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
64	S		Oceanside			California	Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
65	S		Vista			California
66	E		Yucca Valley			California	Home of the Andromeda Society.
66	SE		OCA Anza Observatory			California	Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
66	SE		Pauma Valley			California	Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
67	SE		Far Away Observatory			California	A private observatory in Valley Center.
67	SE		Boulder Knolls Observatory			California	A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
67	SE		Mais Observatory			California	A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
67	SE		Palomar Observatory			California	Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
68	W		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
69	NW		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
69	W		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
70	E		Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			California	aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
70	E		Landers			California	Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
70	E		Star Camp Observatory			California	A private observatory.
70	NW		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
70	W		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
71	E		Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			California	AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
71	NE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
72	E		Thousand Palms			California	Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
72	S		Rock Springs Observatory			California	A private observatory.
73	E		Copper Mountain Observatory			California	Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
73	SE		Erickson Observatory Site			California	Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
74	N		California City			California
74	W		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
75	SE		Sawmill Trailhead			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
76	S		Sonrisa Observatory			California	A private observatory near Escondido.
76	SE		Santa Rosa Mountain			California	Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
76	W		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
77	E		Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			California	Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
78	S		Rancho del Rio Observatory			California	A private observatory
78	SE		San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			California	State park and site of of monthly star parties.
78	W		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
80	W		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
81	S		Santaluz Observatory			California	Observatory in Santaluz Club.
82	E		Rustic Valley Observator			California	A private observatory.
82	S		Del Mar			California
84	N		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
84	S		Pageant Avenue Observatory			California	A private observatory.
84	SE		Hawks Landing Observatory			California	A private observatory
84	W		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
85	NW		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
85	S		Poinsettia Observatory			California	A private observatory in Poway.
85	SE		Ramona Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
85	SE		Selkovitch's Observatory			California
85	W		Santa Paula			California
86	S		Sorrento Mesa Observatory			California	A private observatory.
87	E		Jumbo Rocks			California	A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
87	S		University of Califoria San Diego			California	UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
88	NW		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
88	S		Scripps Ranch Observatory			California	A private observatory.
88	SE		Tassi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
89	E		The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			California	Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
89	SE		SkyStar Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
90	N		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
90	S		Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			California	Memorial park.
92	SE		Borrego Springs			California	Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
93	S		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.
93	SE		Curiosity Peak Observatory			California	A private observatory.
93	SE		Galaxy Gazers Observatory			California	A private observatory near Julian.
94	E		Twentynine Palms Airport			California	An airport near Twentynine Palms.
94	NW		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
94	NW		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
95	N		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
95	SE		SkyScapes Observatory			California	A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
95	W		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
96	SW		San Clemente Island (North)			California	Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
96	W		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
97	SE		LaBelle Observatory			California	A private observatory.
97	W		Ojai			California
98	NW		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.
98	S		El Cajon			California
98	S		La Mesa			California	A town in San Diego county.
99	NW		Lockwood Valley			California
99	S		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.
100	NW		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
100	S		San Diego			California	Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
100	SE		Alpine			California
102	NE		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
102	SE		Little Blair Valley			California
102	SE		Lockwood Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	N		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	E		Cottonwood Spring Campground			California	A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
105	N		Ridgecrest			California
105	N		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
106	S		Chula Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	SE		Pine Valley Creek trailhead			California	Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
108	E		Amboy Crater			California	Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
110	N		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
111	SE		Mount Laguna Observatory			California	Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
114	S		Tijuana			Baja California	Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
114	SE		Salton Sea State Recreation Area			California	State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
117	E		Clarks Pass			California	A a spot along highway 62.
117	N		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
119	NE		GMDRC			California	The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
119	NW		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.

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