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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
15	NE		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
15	SE		Santa Clarita			California
19	SW		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
21	E		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
21	E		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
22	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
23	S		Granada Hills			California
25	NW		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
27	SW		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
28	E		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
28	NW		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
28	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
28	SW		Santa Paula			California
29	S		Woodland Hills			California
29	W		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
30	SE		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
30	W		Lockwood Valley			California
31	NW		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
31	SE		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
32	E		Lancaster			California
32	SW		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
33	NE		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
34	S		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
34	S		Topanga			California
34	W		Ojai			California
35	SW		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
38	S		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
38	SE		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
40	N		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
40	N		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
40	S		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
40	SW		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
41	SW		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
42	N		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
42	S		Mar Vista			California
42	SE		Old Town Pasadena			California	Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
43	SE		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
43	SE		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
44	E		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
44	SE		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
44	SE		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
47	S		El Segundo			California
48	E		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
48	SE		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
48	SE		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
50	E		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
51	NE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
52	S		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
54	NE		California City			California
55	S		Torrance			California
55	SE		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
58	E		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
58	N		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
58	S		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
59	E		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
60	SE		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
62	SE		Cow Canyon Saddle			California	A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
62	SE		Long Beach			California
62	SE		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
63	W		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
64	E		Phelan			California
65	SE		Fullerton			California
66	SE		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
67	NE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
67	SE		Anaheim			California
70	NW		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
70	SE		Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
73	NE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
73	W		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
74	SE		Huntington Beach			California
75	SE		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
76	W		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
77	E		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
77	SE		Fountain Valley			California	Near Santa Ana.
78	E		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
78	E		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
78	W		Byrne Observatory			California	An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
79	E		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
80	SE		Corona			California
82	E		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
82	SE		OCA Silverado			California	A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
83	NE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
85	NE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
85	NE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
87	E		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
87	N		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
88	E		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
88	SE		Laguna Beach			California
88	SE		Melinda Heights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	N		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
90	SE		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
91	SE		Laguna Niguel			California	Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
92	NE		Ridgecrest			California
93	SE		Moreno Valley			California
97	SE		Caspers Wilderness Park			California	Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
97	SE		El Cariso			California	A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
98	E		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
99	E		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
99	SE		Lake Elsinore			California
100	SE		San Clemente			California
101	E		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
103	NE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
103	W		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
103	W		Vandenberg Village			California
104	E		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
104	SE		San Onofre State Beach			California	State beach just south fo San Clamente.
105	N		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
105	N		Porterville			California
106	E		Oak Glen Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
106	N		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
106	NE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
107	E		Big Falls Campground			California	A campground near Forest Falls.
107	N		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
107	NW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
108	E		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
108	E		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
108	N		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
110	S		San Clemente Island (North)			California	Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
111	SE		Spencers Crossing			California	A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
111	SE		WeBeWebbiers Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
112	SE		Banning			California
113	N		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
114	SE		Rock Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fallbrook.
114	W		Arroyo Grande			California
115	NW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
115	SE		Temecula			California	Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
116	E		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
117	N		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
118	N		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
121	SE		Oceanside			California	Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
122	E		Whitewater Preserve			California	Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
123	NW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
124	E		Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
125	SE		Vista			California
126	N		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
126	SE		Idyllwild			California
127	N		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
128	NW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
129	NW		Atascadero			California
129	SE		Boulder Knolls Observatory			California	A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
130	SE		Lake Riverside Estates			California	A private community in Aguanga.
131	NW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
131	SE		Far Away Observatory			California	A private observatory in Valley Center.
131	SE		Pauma Valley			California	Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
132	E		Desert Hot Springs			California	A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
132	E		Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			California	aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
132	E		Landers			California	Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
132	E		Star Camp Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	E		Yucca Valley			California	Home of the Andromeda Society.
132	SE		Mais Observatory			California	A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
133	NW		Hanford			California
133	SE		Rock Springs Observatory			California	A private observatory.
134	NW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
134	NW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
134	SE		Palomar Observatory			California	Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
135	NW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
135	NW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
135	SE		OCA Anza Observatory			California	Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
136	SE		Sonrisa Observatory			California	A private observatory near Escondido.
137	NW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
137	SE		Rancho del Rio Observatory			California	A private observatory
138	E		Copper Mountain Observatory			California	Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
138	SE		Del Mar			California
139	NE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
140	SE		Santaluz Observatory			California	Observatory in Santaluz Club.
141	E		Thousand Palms			California	Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
141	E		Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			California	Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
141	SE		Erickson Observatory Site			California	Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
141	SE		Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			California	AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
141	SE		San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			California	State park and site of of monthly star parties.
142	E		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
143	SE		Pageant Avenue Observatory			California	A private observatory.
143	SE		Sorrento Mesa Observatory			California	A private observatory.
143	SE		University of Califoria San Diego			California	UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
145	SE		Hawks Landing Observatory			California	A private observatory
145	SE		Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			California	Memorial park.
145	SE		Santa Rosa Mountain			California	Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
145	SE		Sawmill Trailhead			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
146	N		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
146	NE		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
146	SE		Poinsettia Observatory			California	A private observatory in Poway.
147	SE		Scripps Ranch Observatory			California	A private observatory.
147	SE		Ramona Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
148	N		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
149	N		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
150	SE		Selkovitch's Observatory			California
151	E		Rustic Valley Observator			California	A private observatory.
152	SE		Tassi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
153	SE		Mission Trails Regional Park			California	Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
153	SE		SkyStar Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
154	E		Jumbo Rocks			California	A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
154	E		The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			California	Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
155	NE		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
155	NW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
155	SE		Reuben H. Fleet Science Center			California	Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego.
155	SE		San Diego			California	Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
156	N		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
157	N		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
157	SE		La Mesa			California	A town in San Diego county.
158	SE		El Cajon			California
159	E		Twentynine Palms Airport			California	An airport near Twentynine Palms.
159	NW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
159	SE		Curiosity Peak Observatory			California	A private observatory.
160	SE		Borrego Springs			California	Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
160	SE		Galaxy Gazers Observatory			California	A private observatory near Julian.
162	N		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
162	SE		Alpine			California
164	E		Amboy Crater			California	Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
164	NW		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
164	SE		Chula Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
164	SE		SkyScapes Observatory			California	A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
165	NE		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
165	SE		LaBelle Observatory			California	A private observatory.
166	SE		Lockwood Observatory			California	A private observatory.
169	SE		Little Blair Valley			California
171	N		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
171	SE		Tijuana			Baja California	Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
172	E		GMDRC			California	The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
172	NE		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
172	NW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
172	SE		Pine Valley Creek trailhead			California	Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
173	E		Cottonwood Spring Campground			California	A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
173	E		Halloran Summit			California
174	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
176	SE		Mount Laguna Observatory			California	Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
177	N		Sierra Remote Observatories			California	A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition.
179	N		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
180	N		Shaver Lake			California

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