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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
15 | W |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
15 | SE |
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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. |
26 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
27 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
28 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
32 | S |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
35 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
37 | W |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
38 | S |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
41 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
41 | W |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
43 | S |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
43 | W |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
46 | SE |
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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 |
46 | SW |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
47 | NW |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
48 | NW |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
56 | 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. |
57 | SW |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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58 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
58 | SW |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
59 | S |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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59 | SW |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
63 | S |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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63 | SW |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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64 | SW |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
65 | S |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
65 | S |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
67 | SW |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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68 | NW |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
68 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
69 | S |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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71 | S |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
73 | W |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
74 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
76 | S |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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76 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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77 | N |
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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. |
77 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
77 | SW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
78 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
80 | S |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
81 | SW |
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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. |
83 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
83 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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83 | SW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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84 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
84 | NW |
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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. |
85 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
86 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | SW |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
88 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
88 | SW |
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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. |
90 | S |
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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 |
90 | SW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
91 | S |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
91 | SW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
95 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
98 | SW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
99 | S |
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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. |
100 | 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. |
101 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
101 | S |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
102 | SW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
105 | 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. |
107 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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108 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
108 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
110 | 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. |
112 | SW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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114 | SW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
116 | W |
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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. |
117 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
118 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
118 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
119 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
120 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
120 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
121 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
121 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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123 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
124 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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126 | SW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
128 | SW |
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Lodi |
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California |
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129 | N |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
129 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
129 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
131 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
134 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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135 | NE |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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135 | 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. |
136 | 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. |
138 | 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. |
138 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
138 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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139 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
139 | SW |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
140 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
141 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
143 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
145 | S |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
146 | S |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
146 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
147 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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150 | NW |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
150 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
151 | SW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
151 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
152 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
152 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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152 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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153 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
153 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
153 | S |
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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. |
153 | SE |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
154 | NE |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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154 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
154 | 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. |
155 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
155 | 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.) |
158 | 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. |
158 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
159 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
160 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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160 | SW |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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161 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
161 | SE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
161 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
161 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
162 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
162 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
164 | NW |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
164 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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164 | 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. |
165 | 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. |
165 | 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. |
166 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
166 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
166 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
166 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
167 | E |
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Stokes Castle |
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Nevada |
Near Austin. |
167 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
168 | S |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
168 | SW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
169 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
169 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
170 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
171 | SW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
171 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
172 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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172 | 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. |
173 | S |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
173 | 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. |
174 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
174 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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175 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | S |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
175 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
175 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
176 | SE |
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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. |
176 | W |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
177 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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177 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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177 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
178 | S |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
178 | S |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
179 | S |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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179 | SW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |