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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
6 | SW |
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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. |
12 | SW |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
18 | W |
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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. |
21 | W |
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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. |
23 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
27 | NW |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
27 | NW |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
27 | NW |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
28 | S |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
28 | W |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
30 | SW |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
31 | N |
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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. |
33 | SW |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
34 | W |
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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. |
34 | W |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
38 | SW |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
41 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
42 | W |
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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. |
43 | SE |
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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. |
45 | NW |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
48 | N |
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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. |
48 | SW |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
50 | W |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
51 | SW |
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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. |
52 | S |
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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 |
52 | SW |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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54 | W |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
55 | W |
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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. |
55 | W |
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Banning |
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California |
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56 | NW |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
57 | W |
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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. |
59 | W |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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62 | W |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
63 | SW |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
64 | SW |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
65 | S |
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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. |
66 | SW |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
68 | S |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
69 | N |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
70 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
70 | W |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
73 | W |
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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. |
73 | W |
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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. |
75 | SW |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
75 | W |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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77 | SW |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
78 | S |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
78 | W |
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N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
79 | W |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
80 | N |
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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. |
80 | SW |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
80 | W |
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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. |
81 | S |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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81 | W |
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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. |
82 | SW |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | SW |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
82 | W |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
83 | SW |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
83 | SW |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
85 | N |
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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. |
85 | SE |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
85 | SW |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
85 | W |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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86 | NW |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
86 | SW |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
87 | SW |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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88 | N |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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89 | SW |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
91 | W |
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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. |
92 | NE |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
92 | SW |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
92 | SW |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
92 | SW |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
93 | NW |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
93 | S |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
93 | SW |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
94 | W |
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Corona |
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California |
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94 | W |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
95 | S |
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El Centro |
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California |
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95 | W |
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Phelan |
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California |
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96 | S |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
96 | SW |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
96 | SW |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
96 | SW |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
98 | E |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
98 | SW |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
99 | SW |
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Vista |
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California |
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99 | W |
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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. |
99 | W |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
100 | SW |
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Alpine |
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California |
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100 | SW |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
101 | 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. |
101 | W |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
102 | SW |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
102 | W |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | W |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
103 | SW |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
103 | W |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
104 | E |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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105 | NE |
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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
105 | SW |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
105 | SW |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
106 | SW |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | W |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
107 | S |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
107 | SW |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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107 | SW |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
108 | SW |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | SW |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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109 | SW |
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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. |
109 | W |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
110 | SW |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
110 | W |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
110 | W |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
110 | 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. |
111 | SW |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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111 | W |
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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. |
112 | E |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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113 | SW |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
113 | W |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
113 | W |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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113 | W |
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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. |
114 | SW |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
115 | W |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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115 | W |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
115 | W |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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116 | E |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
117 | S |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
117 | SW |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
118 | 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. |
118 | W |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
119 | N |
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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. |
119 | NW |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
119 | SW |
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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. |
120 | SW |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |