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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
7 | S |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
9 | N |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
11 | N |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
14 | S |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
16 | SW |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
20 | W |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
22 | NW |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
23 | SW |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
30 | N |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
31 | E |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
31 | S |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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33 | S |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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35 | NW |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
35 | S |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
35 | S |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
40 | S |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
40 | S |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
43 | S |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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43 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
47 | NW |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
49 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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51 | W |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
53 | SW |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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58 | SW |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
61 | W |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
62 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
62 | S |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
62 | SW |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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62 | SW |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
66 | S |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
66 | SW |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
67 | W |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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69 | W |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
69 | W |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
69 | W |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
69 | W |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
73 | NW |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
73 | S |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
73 | SW |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
75 | SW |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
77 | W |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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78 | SW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
79 | SW |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
79 | SW |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
81 | NW |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
81 | SW |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | NW |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
84 | S |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
84 | SW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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86 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
86 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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86 | SW |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
87 | SW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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93 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
93 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
93 | W |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
93 | W |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
94 | SW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
95 | S |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
95 | W |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | SW |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
98 | N |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
99 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
101 | SW |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
102 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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102 | W |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
103 | NW |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
104 | N |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
106 | SW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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108 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
110 | SW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
111 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
112 | S |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
113 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | W |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
114 | SW |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
115 | S |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
115 | S |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
117 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
117 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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119 | NW |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
119 | SW |
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Lodi |
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California |
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120 | S |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
121 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
122 | E |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
126 | SW |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
128 | S |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
128 | S |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
129 | SW |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
130 | W |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
131 | NE |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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131 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
132 | N |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
133 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
134 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
135 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
137 | W |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
138 | SW |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
139 | NW |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
139 | S |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
139 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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141 | SE |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
142 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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142 | W |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
143 | S |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
143 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
143 | SW |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
144 | E |
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Stokes Castle |
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Nevada |
Near Austin. |
145 | SW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
146 | S |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
146 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
148 | SW |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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149 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
149 | W |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
150 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
150 | S |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
150 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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151 | S |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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152 | N |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
153 | NE |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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154 | S |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
155 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
155 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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155 | W |
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Angwin |
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California |
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156 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
157 | S |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
158 | S |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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158 | SE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
158 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
159 | S |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
159 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
159 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
160 | SW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
161 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
161 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
162 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
162 | S |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
162 | SW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
162 | SW |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
163 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
164 | SE |
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Tonopah |
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Nevada |
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164 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
164 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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165 | E |
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Belmont |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
165 | S |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
165 | SW |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
165 | SW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
166 | S |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
166 | SE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
166 | SE |
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Tonopah Stargazing Park |
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Nevada |
Site of Star parties. In Tonopah. |
166 | SW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
166 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
166 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
167 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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167 | W |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
168 | N |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
169 | NW |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
170 | SE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
170 | SE |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
170 | SE |
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Alkali |
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Nevada |
An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
170 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
170 | SW |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
170 | SW |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
171 | NW |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
172 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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172 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
172 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
172 | W |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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173 | W |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
174 | SW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
174 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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174 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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174 | W |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
175 | SW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
176 | NE |
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Battle Mountain Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
177 | SW |
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Telescope Row |
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California |
A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties. |
177 | W |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
178 | SW |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
178 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
179 | SW |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
179 | W |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
180 | SW |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |