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1
N
Mount Wilson Observatory
California
link
6
SE
Monrovia
California
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the
Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers
.
7
NE
Stony Ridge Observatory
California
An
observatory
in the Angeles National Forest
7
SW
Old Town Pasadena
California
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the
Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers
.
12
S
Garvey Ranch Observatory
California
Observatory
in
Garvey Ranch Park
in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the
Los Angeles Astronomical Society
.
14
W
Tujunga Observatory
California
A private observatory in Tujunga.
15
SW
Los Angeles
California
Home of the
Los Angeles Astronomical Society
and the
Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers
.
16
SW
Griffith Observatory
California
A professional
observatory
with public star parties
18
NW
Pinhead Observatory
California
A private
observatory
in Acton.
19
E
Webb Schools Observatory
California
A observatory of
The Webb Schools
.
22
E
Cow Canyon Saddle
California
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the
Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
.
22
NE
Automata Internet Observatory
California
In Pearblossom.
22
W
Bright Skies Observatory
California
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
24
NE
Table Mountain Observatory
California
Observatory at
Table Mountain Facility
which is operated by
JPL
. Near Wrightwood.
24
NW
Vasquez Rocks
California
A
Natural Area Park
used as a star party site by
The Local Group
.
25
SE
OCA Go-To Group
California
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the
Orange County Astronomers
.
26
SW
Mar Vista
California
27
W
Santa Monica Mountains Observatory
California
A private observatory near Los Angeles.
27
W
Granada Hills
California
28
E
Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium
California
Planetarium
at
Chaffey College
in Rancho Cucamonga.
28
S
Anaheim
California
28
SW
Santa Monica Canyon Observatory
California
A private observatory.
29
NE
Pinon Hills
California
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
29
NW
Santa Clarita
California
31
NW
Two Goats Observatory
California
A private site affiliated with the
Antelope Valley Astronomy Club
.
31
SW
Torrance
California
31
SW
Redondo Beach
California
In the general area of the
South Bay Astronomical Society
.
32
S
Long Beach
California
33
W
Calabasas
California
34
N
Lancaster
California
34
NE
Phelan
California
34
SE
Irvine Regional Park
California
A
park
in Orange county.
35
NE
Saddleback Butte
California
A
State Park
used as a star party site by
The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club
.
36
SW
Carlos Lemmi Observatory
California
A private
observatory
near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
37
SE
Corona
California
38
S
Fountain Valley
California
Near Santa Ana.
39
S
Huntington Beach
California
40
SE
OCA Silverado
California
A site of the
Orange Country Astronomers
near Irvine.
41
E
Silverwood Lake
California
A site used by the
San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers
. Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the
Silverwood lake State Recreation Area
.
41
W
Simi Valley
California
Home of the
Ventura County Astronomical Society
.
43
E
Oak Hills Observatory
California
A private
observatory
in Hesperia.
43
NW
Templin Hwy
California
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the
Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers
among others.
45
NW
AVAC Kings Canyon Site
California
Observing
site
of
The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club
.
45
W
Grasswood Observatory
California
A private observatory near Malibu.
46
W
Rolling Roof Observatory
California
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
48
NE
Luz Observatory
California
Observatory
in the
Lewis Center for Educational Research
. Base of the
HiDAS
. In Apple Valley.
49
E
Robert Brownlee Observatory
California
An
observatory
of the
Mountain Skies Astronomical Society
. At
MSAS Astronomy Village
near Lake Arrowhead.
49
E
San Bernardino County Museum
California
Museum
and
meeting place, with public astronomy
of the
San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers
. In Redlands.
49
S
Laguna Beach
California
50
W
Sandstone Trailhead
California
Head of the
Standstone Peak Trail
. Used by members of the
Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers
among others.
51
E
Moreno Valley
California
51
E
Cedar Glen Observatory
California
(A private
observatory
near Cedar Glen.
51
W
Eagle Ridge Observatory
California
A private observatory near Newbury Park.
52
N
EAFB
California
Edwards Air Force Base
is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the
Dryden Flight Research Center
.
52
NE
California High Desert Astrophysical Observatory
California
A private observatory near Apple Valley.
52
SE
Laguna Niguel
California
57
SE
Lake Elsinore
California
58
W
Santa Paula
California
A site used by the
Southern California Observers
.
60
SE
San Clemente
California
62
E
Angelus Oaks Heliport
California
63
N
California City
California
67
E
Big Bear Solar Observatory
California
Aka BBSO.
Solar Observatory
operated by the
New Jersey Institute of Technology
. On Big Bear Lake.
67
E
Big Falls Campground
California
A campground near Forest Falls.
67
N
Tehachapi Municipal Airport
California
An observing site of the
Greater Tehachapi Astronomy Club
.
68
N
Tehachapi Mountain Observatory
California
A private observatory near Tehachapi.
68
NW
Chuchupate Ranger Station
California
Members of the
Kern Astronomical Society
observe nearby.
68
W
Rose Valley Campground
California
A
campground
in
Los Padres National Forest
.
69
SE
WeBeWebbiers Observatory
California
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
69
W
Ojai
California
69
W
Area 52 Observatory
California
A private observatory near Ventura.
71
E
Banning
California
71
SE
Rock Mountain Observatory
California
A private observatory near Fallbrook.
72
E
Big Bear City
California
In the San Bernardino Mountains
72
NW
Lockwood Valley
California
72
SE
Temecula
California
Home of the
The Temecula Valley Astronomers
.
73
NW
Mount Pinos
California
A site in
Los Padres National Forest
75
E
RTMC
California
Riverside Telescope Makers Conference
. A starparty and swaptable feeding frenzy held at Camp Oaks.
77
E
Camp Rock Road
California
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
80
N
Red Rock Canyon State Park
California
A
state park
used by local clubs for star parties.
81
NE
Owl Canyon Campground
California
Home of a star party and
messier marathon
held by the
San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers
. Near Barstow.
81
SE
OPT Parking Lot
California
Parking lot of a
telescope retailer
which is site of public observing. In Oceanside.
84
SE
Vista
California
84
SE
Idyllwild
California
85
N
Redrock Inyokern Road
California
Used by the
South Bay Astronomical Society
.
87
SE
Lake Riverside Estates
California
A private community in Aguanga.
88
SE
Pauma Valley
California
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
89
SE
Far Away Observatory
California
A private observatory in Valley Center.
90
S
San Clemente Island (North)
California
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
90
SE
Mais Obervatory
California
A private spectroscopic
observatory
in Valley Center.
91
SE
Palomar Observatory
California
link
92
SE
OCA Anza Observatory
California
Observatory of the
Orange Country Astronomers
near Anza.
93
E
Yucca Valley
California
Home of the
Andromeda Society
.
93
SE
PapaTom's Cosmos Research Center
California
The Galactic Headquaters of the Cosmos Research Center. A
children's science site
, on private land. Somewhere around Encinitas.
95
SE
Sonrisa Observatory
California
A private observatory near Escondido.
96
E
Landers
California
Dark-sky site for the
Riverside Astronomical Society
.
97
NW
Bakersfield
California
Home of the
Kern Astronomical Society
.
98
SE
Del Mar
California
99
SE
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
California
State park
and site of of monthly
star parties
.
99
SE
Santaluz Observatory
California
Observatory
in Santaluz Club.
99
SE
Erickson Observatory Site
California
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
99
W
Santa Barbara
California
Home of
The Astronomical Unit
club.
100
E
Thousand Palms
California
Star Party Site for the
Astronomical Society of the Desert
.
100
E
Copper Mountain Observatory
California
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
100
N
Walker Pass Campground
California
Campground
and
dark-sky site
.
100
N
Ridgecrest
California
100
N
China Lake SV
California
Site available to authorized personnel only.
102
SE
Sawmill Trailhead
California
A site used by the
Astronomical Society of the Desert
. Near Pinyon Flats
103
SE
Santa Rosa Mountain
California
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to
Santa Rosa Campground
.
105
SE
Poinsettia Observatory
California
A private observatory in Poway.
106
N
Canebrake
California
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
106
SE
Ramona Observatory
California
A private observatory near Ramona.
108
SE
Selkovitch's Observatory
California
110
SE
Tassi Observatory
California
A private observatory near Ramona.
112
SE
Mission Trails Regional Park
California
Centered on
Kumeyaay Campground
in
Mission Trails Regional Park
. Site of public star parties held by the
San Diego Astronomy Association
.
113
NW
Carrizo Plain National Monument
California
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of
Carrizo Plain National Monument
. Near Taft.
115
E
Jumbo Rocks
California
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
116
SE
San Diego
California
Home of the
San Diego Astronomy Association
.
116
SE
Mountain High Observatory
California
A private
observatory
in Julian.
116
W
Figueroa Lookout
California
A
picnic area
in
Los Padres National Forest
.
117
SE
La Mesa
California
A town in San Diego county.
117
SE
El Cajon
California
119
N
Pine Flat Observatory
California
A private
observatory
near California Hot Springs.
120
NE
Afton Canyon Campground
California
campground
near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
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