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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
14 | N |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
15 | S |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
21 | S |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
27 | E |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
33 | NE |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
37 | SW |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
38 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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41 | E |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
43 | SW |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
46 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
47 | S |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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48 | 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. |
48 | S |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
48 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
49 | S |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
49 | S |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
51 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
53 | S |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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56 | E |
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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. |
58 | S |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
61 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
62 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
64 | S |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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65 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
66 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
67 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
68 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
68 | SW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
72 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
73 | S |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
73 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
74 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
76 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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76 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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76 | 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. |
77 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
77 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
79 | SW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
80 | 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 |
81 | NE |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
83 | S |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
84 | S |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
85 | S |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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86 | 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. |
86 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
86 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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87 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
89 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
90 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
91 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
92 | 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. |
94 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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94 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
94 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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95 | 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. |
95 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
98 | 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. |
98 | 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. |
98 | S |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
99 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
99 | SE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
100 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
100 | SW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
101 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
101 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
102 | 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 |
103 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
105 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
106 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
106 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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108 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
109 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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112 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
112 | 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. |
113 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
114 | 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. |
115 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
115 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
116 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
117 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
117 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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119 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
120 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
121 | SW |
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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.) |
123 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
123 | SE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
123 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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124 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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124 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
126 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
126 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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126 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
129 | S |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
129 | 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. |
130 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
131 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
133 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
133 | 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. |
133 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
134 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
134 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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136 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
136 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
138 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
139 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
140 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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140 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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140 | W |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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141 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
141 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
141 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
141 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
142 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
143 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
144 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
144 | SW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
144 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
145 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
145 | W |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
146 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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148 | S |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
148 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
148 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
149 | 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. |
149 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
149 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
150 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
150 | 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. |
151 | S |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
151 | 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. |
151 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
154 | SW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
156 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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156 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
157 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
158 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
158 | S |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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158 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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158 | 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. |
158 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
158 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
158 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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159 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
159 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
159 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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160 | S |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
160 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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160 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
161 | S |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
161 | 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. |
161 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
162 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
162 | S |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
164 | N |
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Klamath Falls |
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Oregon |
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164 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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165 | S |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
166 | SW |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
166 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
167 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
167 | S |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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167 | S |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
167 | W |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
168 | SE |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
169 | E |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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169 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
169 | SW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
170 | 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. |
170 | SE |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
171 | SW |
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Drakes Bay visitors center |
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California |
Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park. |
171 | SW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
171 | W |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
174 | S |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
174 | SW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
178 | S |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
179 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
180 | SW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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