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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
1 | W |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
3 | NE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
7 | SW |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
10 | NE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
11 | SW |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
12 | 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. |
14 | SW |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
15 | W |
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Vista |
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California |
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18 | NW |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
18 | NW |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
18 | S |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
18 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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19 | S |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
19 | SW |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
21 | NE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
21 | S |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
21 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
21 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
21 | SW |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
22 | NE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
22 | NE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
22 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
23 | NW |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
23 | W |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
25 | N |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
26 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
26 | SW |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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26 | SW |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
28 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
29 | 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. |
29 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
30 | SW |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
32 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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33 | NW |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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33 | S |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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33 | SW |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
34 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
34 | W |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
35 | E |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
35 | NW |
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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. |
35 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
36 | E |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
36 | NE |
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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. |
37 | NE |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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37 | NW |
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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. |
37 | W |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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38 | 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. |
39 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
39 | NE |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
39 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
39 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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40 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
43 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
44 | NW |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
44 | NW |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
45 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
46 | N |
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Banning |
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California |
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47 | NE |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
48 | N |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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49 | NW |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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50 | NW |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
51 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
52 | NE |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
53 | NW |
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Corona |
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California |
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54 | N |
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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. |
54 | N |
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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. |
56 | NE |
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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. |
56 | NE |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
57 | N |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
57 | N |
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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. |
57 | NW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
57 | NW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
59 | N |
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N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
60 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
61 | N |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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64 | NW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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65 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
66 | N |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
66 | NW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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66 | NW |
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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. |
67 | NE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
67 | NW |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
68 | 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. |
68 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
68 | NW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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69 | N |
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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. |
69 | N |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
70 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
71 | N |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
72 | NE |
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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. |
73 | N |
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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. |
73 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
73 | NW |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
74 | NE |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
76 | NE |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
77 | 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. |
77 | NW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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78 | NE |
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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. |
79 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
79 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
79 | NE |
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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. |
79 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
80 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
81 | N |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
83 | N |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
83 | S |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
84 | NW |
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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. |
84 | NW |
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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. |
85 | NE |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
86 | 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. |
87 | 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. |
87 | NW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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88 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
88 | NW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
89 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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89 | NW |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
90 | E |
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El Centro |
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California |
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90 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
90 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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90 | NW |
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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. |
90 | NW |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
91 | N |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
91 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
92 | W |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
93 | 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. |
93 | NW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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93 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
95 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
97 | 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. |
97 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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100 | NE |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
100 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
100 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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102 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
104 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
104 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
107 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
108 | 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. |
108 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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111 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
111 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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111 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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113 | 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. |
113 | 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. |
113 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
116 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
117 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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118 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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120 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
120 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
121 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
123 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
125 | NW |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
126 | 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. |
126 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
127 | 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. |
128 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
130 | 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. |
131 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
132 | 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. |
134 | 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. |
134 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
137 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
139 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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140 | NW |
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California City |
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California |
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141 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
143 | E |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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145 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
146 | E |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
147 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
151 | E |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
152 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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153 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
153 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
153 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
155 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
156 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
157 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
159 | 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. |
160 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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161 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
161 | 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. |
161 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
162 | E |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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162 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
163 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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164 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
164 | 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. |
167 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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168 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | E |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
175 | NE |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
176 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
177 | NE |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
178 | SE |
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San Pedro Martir Observatory |
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Baja California |
AKA Observatorio Astronómico Nacional. Observatory of National University of Mexico. In San Pedro Martir National Park |
179 | E |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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179 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |