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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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9 | E |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
13 | N |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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13 | NW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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15 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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15 | N |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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17 | NE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
19 | NE |
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OCA Go-To Group |
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California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
19 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
20 | E |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
22 | E |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
23 | NW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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24 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
27 | E |
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Caspers Wilderness Park |
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California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
27 | NW |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
27 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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28 | N |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
28 | N |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
29 | NE |
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Corona |
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California |
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30 | NW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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31 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
32 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
34 | E |
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El Cariso |
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California |
A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd. |
34 | N |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
34 | N |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
34 | N |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
34 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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35 | N |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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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. |
35 | NE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
36 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
39 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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39 | N |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
39 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
40 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
42 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
43 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
44 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
44 | NE |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
46 | E |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
46 | N |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
46 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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48 | NE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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48 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
49 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
49 | NE |
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N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
49 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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50 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
50 | E |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
51 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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52 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
53 | N |
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Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead |
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California |
A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom. |
53 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
53 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
53 | NE |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
53 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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56 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
57 | NE |
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Silverwood Lake |
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California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
57 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
57 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
58 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
59 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
59 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
60 | N |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
60 | NE |
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Robert Brownlee Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
61 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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62 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
62 | NW |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
62 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
62 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
63 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
63 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
64 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
64 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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64 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
64 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
65 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
65 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
65 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
66 | NE |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
67 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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67 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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67 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
68 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | E |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
69 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
70 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
70 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
70 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
70 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
71 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
71 | NE |
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Luz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley. |
71 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
72 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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73 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
73 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
74 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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74 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
74 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
75 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
75 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
76 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
76 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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76 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
79 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
79 | SE |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
80 | E |
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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
80 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
80 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
81 | N |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
81 | SE |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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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. |
81 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
81 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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82 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
83 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
83 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
84 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
84 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
85 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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89 | E |
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Desert Hot Springs |
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California |
A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa. |
89 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
89 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
90 | N |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
90 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
90 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
90 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
91 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
91 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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91 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
92 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
93 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
94 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
95 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
95 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
96 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
98 | E |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
98 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
99 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
99 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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99 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
101 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
101 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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102 | E |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
102 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
102 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
102 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
103 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
103 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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105 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
106 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
107 | E |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
107 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
109 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
111 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
115 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
116 | E |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
118 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
119 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
121 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
122 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
124 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
124 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
126 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
128 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
128 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
132 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
134 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
135 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
136 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
137 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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137 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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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). |
139 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
140 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
140 | NW |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument |
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California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
141 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
141 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
143 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
145 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
148 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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149 | E |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
153 | E |
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El Centro |
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California |
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154 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
155 | NE |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
157 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
158 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
159 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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160 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
165 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
166 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
169 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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171 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
174 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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175 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
176 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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176 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
177 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
177 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
177 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
178 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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179 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |