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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. |
9 | S |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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10 | NW |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
11 | N |
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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. |
13 | N |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
15 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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16 | E |
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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. |
17 | NW |
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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. |
19 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
21 | W |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
22 | SE |
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Banning |
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California |
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23 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
23 | 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. |
24 | SW |
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Corona |
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California |
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28 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
28 | NW |
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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. |
28 | S |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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30 | N |
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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. |
30 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
30 | W |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
31 | S |
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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. |
32 | S |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
33 | 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. |
34 | NW |
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Phelan |
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California |
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34 | NW |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
34 | SW |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
35 | NW |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
35 | S |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
35 | SW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
36 | W |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
37 | SE |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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37 | SW |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
37 | W |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
38 | W |
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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. |
39 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
40 | S |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
41 | SW |
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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. |
42 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
42 | W |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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43 | 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. |
43 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
43 | W |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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44 | NW |
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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. |
44 | S |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
44 | SW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
45 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
45 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
45 | W |
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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. |
47 | SW |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
47 | W |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
48 | SW |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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49 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
49 | W |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
50 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
50 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
50 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
50 | SW |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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51 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
51 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
51 | SE |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
51 | W |
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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. |
52 | 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. |
52 | SW |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
52 | W |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
53 | SE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
53 | SW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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53 | W |
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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. |
54 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
54 | NW |
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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. |
55 | S |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
56 | SE |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
57 | 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. |
57 | S |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
57 | S |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
57 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
57 | SE |
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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. |
58 | W |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
59 | S |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
59 | S |
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Vista |
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California |
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59 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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61 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
62 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
62 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
62 | W |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
63 | W |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
64 | S |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
66 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
66 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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67 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
68 | 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. |
68 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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68 | S |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
68 | S |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
68 | W |
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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. |
69 | NW |
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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. |
69 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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69 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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70 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
70 | W |
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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. |
71 | S |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
72 | NW |
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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. |
73 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
73 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
73 | S |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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73 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
74 | S |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
74 | SE |
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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. |
75 | S |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
75 | S |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
75 | W |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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76 | S |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
77 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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77 | S |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
77 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | S |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
77 | W |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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78 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
78 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
79 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
79 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
79 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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80 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
80 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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81 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
82 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
84 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
85 | NW |
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California City |
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California |
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85 | S |
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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. |
85 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
87 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
87 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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88 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
89 | 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. |
89 | S |
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Alpine |
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California |
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89 | S |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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89 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
90 | 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. |
90 | 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. |
90 | S |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | W |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
91 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
91 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
92 | S |
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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. |
94 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
94 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
94 | SE |
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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 |
95 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
96 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
97 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
97 | W |
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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. |
99 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
99 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
100 | NW |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
101 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
101 | W |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
102 | 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. |
103 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
104 | NW |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
105 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
107 | 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. |
107 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
107 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
107 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
107 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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110 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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110 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
112 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
114 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
116 | W |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
117 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
118 | 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. |
118 | W |
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Ojai |
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California |
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120 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
120 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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120 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
120 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
123 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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124 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
127 | 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. |
127 | NW |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
128 | NE |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
130 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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136 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
137 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
140 | NE |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
140 | S |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
145 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
146 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
148 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
148 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
150 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
152 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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154 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
154 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
156 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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158 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
159 | 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. |
159 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
162 | E |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
163 | NE |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
163 | NE |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
163 | NE |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
164 | W |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
166 | N |
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Furnace Creek |
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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. |
166 | W |
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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). |
167 | NW |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
167 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
169 | NE |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
169 | NE |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
169 | NW |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
170 | E |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
171 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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173 | NW |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
174 | E |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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175 | NE |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
176 | SE |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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178 | N |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
179 | N |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |