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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			Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
9	S		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
16	S		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
16	W		Phelan			California
18	E		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
18	S		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
19	S		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
21	W		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
22	S		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
24	N		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
24	W		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
28	SE		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
29	SW		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.
30	S		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
30	SE		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
30	E		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
31	SE		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
32	NW		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
32	SW		Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
33	W		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
36	SE		Big Falls Campground			California	A campground near Forest Falls.
36	W		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
37	E		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
37	SE		Oak Glen Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
37	SW		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
39	NE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
39	S		Moreno Valley			California
42	SW		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
43	W		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
45	SW		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
46	S		Corona			California
46	SE		Banning			California
47	NW		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
48	SE		Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
48	SW		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
48	SW		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
50	SE		Whitewater Preserve			California	Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
50	W		Lancaster			California
52	W		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
53	E		Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			California	aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
53	E		Landers			California	Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
53	E		Star Camp Observatory			California	A private observatory.
53	SW		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
54	SW		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
55	SE		Yucca Valley			California	Home of the Andromeda Society.
55	SW		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
55	SW		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.
57	SW		Fullerton			California
57	SW		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
57	SW		OCA Silverado			California	A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
58	N		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
58	NW		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
58	S		Lake Elsinore			California
58	SW		Anaheim			California
59	NW		California City			California
59	S		El Cariso			California	A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
59	SE		Desert Hot Springs			California	A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
59	W		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
59	W		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
60	W		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
61	SE		Copper Mountain Observatory			California	Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
62	S		Melinda Heights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
62	S		Spencers Crossing			California	A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
62	SE		Idyllwild			California
63	E		Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			California	Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
63	SW		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
64	SW		Fountain Valley			California	Near Santa Ana.
64	SW		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
65	S		WeBeWebbiers Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
69	S		Caspers Wilderness Park			California	Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
69	SE		Thousand Palms			California	Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
70	S		Temecula			California	Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
70	W		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
71	SW		Huntington Beach			California
71	W		Santa Clarita			California
72	NE		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
72	NW		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
72	S		Laguna Niguel			California	Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
72	SE		Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			California	AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
72	SW		Laguna Beach			California
72	SW		Long Beach			California
72	W		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
72	W		Granada Hills			California
73	S		Rock Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fallbrook.
73	SE		Lake Riverside Estates			California	A private community in Aguanga.
74	SW		Mar Vista			California
75	W		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
76	NW		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
76	S		San Clemente			California
76	SW		El Segundo			California
76	SW		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
76	SW		Torrance			California
77	E		The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			California	Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
77	N		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
77	SE		OCA Anza Observatory			California	Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
77	SW		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
78	SE		Jumbo Rocks			California	A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
79	NW		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
79	S		San Onofre State Beach			California	State beach just south fo San Clamente.
79	W		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
79	W		Woodland Hills			California
80	E		Twentynine Palms Airport			California	An airport near Twentynine Palms.
80	SE		Rustic Valley Observator			California	A private observatory.
80	SE		Sawmill Trailhead			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
80	W		Topanga			California
81	N		Ridgecrest			California
81	NW		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
81	SE		Santa Rosa Mountain			California	Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
81	SW		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
82	N		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
83	S		Palomar Observatory			California	Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
85	S		Pauma Valley			California	Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
85	SE		Erickson Observatory Site			California	Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
86	E		Amboy Crater			California	Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
87	S		Far Away Observatory			California	A private observatory in Valley Center.
87	S		Mais Observatory			California	A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
87	W		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
88	W		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
89	NW		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
89	S		Boulder Knolls Observatory			California	A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
89	S		Vista			California
90	S		Oceanside			California	Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
91	NW		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
93	W		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
93	W		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
94	E		GMDRC			California	The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
94	S		Rock Springs Observatory			California	A private observatory.
95	W		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
98	NW		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
98	S		San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			California	State park and site of of monthly star parties.
98	S		Sonrisa Observatory			California	A private observatory near Escondido.
98	W		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
98	W		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
99	SE		Cottonwood Spring Campground			California	A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
100	W		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
101	SE		Borrego Springs			California	Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
102	S		Rancho del Rio Observatory			California	A private observatory
102	S		Selkovitch's Observatory			California
102	W		Santa Paula			California
103	E		Clarks Pass			California	A a spot along highway 62.
103	E		Trilobite Wilderness			California	A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
104	S		Santaluz Observatory			California	Observatory in Santaluz Club.
104	SE		SkyScapes Observatory			California	A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
105	NE		Halloran Summit			California
105	S		Hawks Landing Observatory			California	A private observatory
105	S		Ramona Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
106	S		Tassi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
106	W		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.
106	W		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	S		Curiosity Peak Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	S		Del Mar			California
107	S		Poinsettia Observatory			California	A private observatory in Poway.
107	S		Pageant Avenue Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	S		SkyStar Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
107	W		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
108	N		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
108	S		Galaxy Gazers Observatory			California	A private observatory near Julian.
108	W		Lockwood Valley			California
108	W		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
110	S		Sorrento Mesa Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	SE		LaBelle Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	S		Scripps Ranch Observatory			California	A private observatory.
112	S		University of Califoria San Diego			California	UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
112	W		Ojai			California
113	NE		Cima			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
113	NE		Teutonia Peak			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
114	E		Hole-in-the-Wall Campground			California	Campground in the Mojave desert.
114	SE		Little Blair Valley			California
114	SE		Salton Sea State Recreation Area			California	State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
114	W		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
115	NW		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
115	S		Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			California	Memorial park.
116	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.
117	NE		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
117	NW		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
118	S		Alpine			California
119	S		El Cajon			California
119	S		Lockwood Observatory			California	A private observatory.
120	N		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
121	S		La Mesa			California	A town in San Diego county.
121	SE		Desert Center			California	A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
122	NW		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
122	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.
123	NW		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
123	S		Pine Valley Creek trailhead			California	Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
124	S		San Diego			California	Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
125	N		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
125	SE		Mount Laguna Observatory			California	Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
128	N		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
128	SW		San Clemente Island (North)			California	Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
129	S		Chula Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
137	N		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
137	S		Tijuana			Baja California	Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
138	NE		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
138	NE		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
140	NW		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
141	SE		Tierra del Sol			California	Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
142	NW		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
142	W		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
143	NE		Mt Potosi Observatory			Nevada	An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas
145	W		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
146	NW		Porterville			California
146	NW		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
147	NE		Lovell Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest.
149	N		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
149	S		Observatorio las Acacias			Baja California	Un sitio privado.
150	N		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
152	W		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
154	NE		Red Rock Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
154	SE		El Centro			California
155	W		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
158	W		Byrne Observatory			California	An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
159	E		Moabi Regional Park			California	Park in Needles.
160	E		Bullhead City			Arizona	A town in Mohave county
160	NE		Copernicus Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas.
160	NW		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
164	NW		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
166	E		Blythe			California	Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
167	N		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
167	NE		Nelson's Landing			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
167	NE		Las Vegas			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
168	NE		Henderson			Nevada	A town in Clark county.
169	NE		Indian Springs			Nevada	Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby.
170	N		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
170	NW		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
170	S		Valle de Guadalupe			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto.
171	E		Lake Havasu City			Arizona	Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School.
173	SE		Cañón del Tajo			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronónica.
177	E		Flying M Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
177	NE		Lake Mead (ASN-LV)			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead.
177	NW		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
179	NW		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
180	N		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.

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