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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
1 | N |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
2 | NE |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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8 | SW |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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9 | S |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
18 | E |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
19 | SE |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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24 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
27 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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28 | SW |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
29 | N |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
30 | NW |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
33 | W |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
34 | N |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
35 | S |
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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. |
36 | S |
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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. |
39 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
39 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
42 | NW |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
42 | SE |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
44 | W |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
45 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
46 | SE |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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47 | NW |
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Paradise |
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California |
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48 | E |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
49 | N |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
50 | E |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
50 | NE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
51 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
55 | NW |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
55 | NW |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
55 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
58 | SE |
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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 |
59 | NE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
60 | E |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
60 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
60 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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61 | E |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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61 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
61 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
62 | SE |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
62 | SE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
63 | N |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
64 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
66 | NE |
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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. |
66 | S |
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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. |
67 | E |
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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 |
68 | E |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
68 | SE |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
69 | E |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
69 | E |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
69 | W |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
70 | E |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
72 | E |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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73 | E |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
74 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
76 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
77 | E |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
77 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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79 | SE |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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81 | N |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
81 | NW |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
81 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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81 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
81 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
82 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
84 | NE |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
85 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
86 | SE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
88 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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89 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
91 | N |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
92 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
92 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
93 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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94 | SE |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
95 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
96 | E |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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96 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
96 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
97 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
97 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
99 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
99 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
100 | E |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
100 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
100 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SW |
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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. |
100 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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102 | E |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
102 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
103 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
104 | S |
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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. |
104 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
104 | W |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
105 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
105 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
105 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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107 | SW |
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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. |
107 | SW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
107 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
107 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
109 | S |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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109 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
110 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
111 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
112 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
112 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
113 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
114 | S |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
114 | SE |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
114 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | SW |
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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. |
114 | W |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
115 | W |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
116 | SW |
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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. |
116 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
116 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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117 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
118 | S |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
119 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
119 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
119 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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119 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
120 | N |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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121 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
121 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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122 | W |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
123 | NW |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
124 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
125 | NW |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
125 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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125 | SW |
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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). |
125 | SW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
125 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
126 | NE |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
126 | SE |
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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. |
127 | SW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
127 | SW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
128 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
129 | S |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
129 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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129 | SE |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
130 | SW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
131 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
131 | SE |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
133 | SW |
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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. |
133 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
134 | S |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
134 | W |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
135 | N |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
135 | S |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
135 | SW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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135 | W |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
136 | S |
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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. |
136 | SE |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
136 | W |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
137 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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137 | SW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
137 | SW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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137 | SW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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137 | W |
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Gualala |
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California |
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138 | SW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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138 | SW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
139 | E |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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139 | S |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
139 | SW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
140 | N |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
140 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
140 | SW |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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140 | SW |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
141 | SW |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
142 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
142 | SW |
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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. |
143 | S |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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143 | S |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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143 | SW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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143 | SW |
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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. |
144 | S |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
146 | S |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
146 | S |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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146 | SW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
147 | SE |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
147 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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148 | S |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
149 | S |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
149 | S |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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150 | S |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
150 | S |
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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. |
151 | S |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
151 | S |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
151 | S |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
151 | SE |
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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. |
151 | SE |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
153 | SE |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
154 | S |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
155 | SE |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
155 | SW |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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156 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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157 | S |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
157 | SE |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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157 | SE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
158 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
158 | SE |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
159 | NW |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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159 | SE |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
161 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
161 | S |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
162 | S |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
163 | S |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
164 | S |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
165 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
165 | S |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
165 | S |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
166 | S |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
170 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
173 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
173 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
173 | S |
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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. |
174 | SE |
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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. |
174 | SE |
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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. |
174 | SE |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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175 | S |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
178 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
179 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
180 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |