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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
5 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
7 | E |
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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. |
8 | NE |
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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. |
9 | NE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
11 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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13 | SW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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14 | 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. |
15 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
15 | N |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
15 | NE |
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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. |
15 | SW |
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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. |
15 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
16 | NE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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16 | S |
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Torrance |
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California |
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20 | S |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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21 | SW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
21 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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22 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
22 | NE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
22 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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22 | SE |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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22 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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23 | E |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
24 | SE |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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25 | SE |
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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. |
27 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
28 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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29 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
30 | N |
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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. |
31 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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32 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
32 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
33 | NE |
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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. |
33 | SE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
34 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
34 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
35 | E |
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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. |
37 | NE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
38 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
38 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
39 | NE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
39 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
39 | W |
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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. |
40 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
41 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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41 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
44 | NE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
44 | 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. |
44 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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45 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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45 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
47 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
47 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
48 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
49 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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50 | NE |
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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. |
51 | N |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
51 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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54 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
54 | E |
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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. |
54 | SE |
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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. |
55 | SE |
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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. |
56 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
56 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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57 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
58 | E |
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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. |
59 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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60 | E |
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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. |
60 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
61 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
63 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
63 | NE |
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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. |
63 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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63 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
65 | N |
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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. |
68 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
69 | 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. |
70 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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71 | SE |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
71 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
72 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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72 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
73 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
74 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
75 | E |
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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. |
75 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
76 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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76 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
76 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
76 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
77 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
77 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
78 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
79 | E |
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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. |
79 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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81 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
81 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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84 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
86 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
89 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
89 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
90 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
90 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | E |
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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. |
91 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
91 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
91 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
92 | 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. |
93 | SE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
93 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
94 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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94 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
96 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
96 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
96 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
97 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
97 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
98 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
98 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
98 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
99 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
99 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
101 | E |
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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. |
101 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
102 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
102 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
102 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
102 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
103 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
104 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
104 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
106 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
108 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
108 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
108 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
108 | E |
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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. |
108 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
108 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
108 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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109 | SE |
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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 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
110 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
110 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
110 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
111 | E |
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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. |
111 | NW |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument |
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California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
111 | SE |
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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. |
112 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
112 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
112 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
113 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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113 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
114 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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115 | E |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
117 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
118 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
118 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
119 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
119 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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120 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
121 | SE |
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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. |
124 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
124 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
124 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
125 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
126 | E |
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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. |
127 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
128 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
128 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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129 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
132 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
134 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
134 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
135 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
135 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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138 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
140 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
141 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
141 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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145 | E |
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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. |
145 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
146 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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147 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
148 | 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 |
149 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
149 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
149 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
152 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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153 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
153 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
154 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
155 | NW |
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Santa Margarita Lake |
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California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
156 | E |
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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. |
159 | NW |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
162 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
162 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
164 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
164 | NE |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
164 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
165 | 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. |
167 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
167 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
168 | N |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
168 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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170 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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171 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
174 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
176 | 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. |
176 | NE |
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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. |
176 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
176 | 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. |
176 | NW |
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Hanford |
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California |
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177 | NW |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
177 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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178 | NW |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
178 | NW |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
178 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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179 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |