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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. |
6 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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7 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
7 | W |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
9 | SW |
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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. |
9 | W |
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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. |
10 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
11 | SE |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
15 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
15 | SW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
17 | W |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
19 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
19 | 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. |
20 | 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. |
20 | 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. |
20 | S |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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22 | S |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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24 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
24 | 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. |
24 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
25 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
25 | W |
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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. |
26 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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28 | S |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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28 | SE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
28 | SW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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29 | NE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
29 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
29 | SW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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29 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
29 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
30 | 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. |
31 | SE |
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Corona |
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California |
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31 | W |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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32 | S |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
34 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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34 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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34 | S |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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34 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
34 | SW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
35 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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35 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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37 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
38 | 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. |
38 | N |
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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. |
39 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
39 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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41 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
41 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
44 | S |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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44 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
45 | 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. |
45 | W |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
46 | 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. |
46 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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46 | S |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
47 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
48 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
48 | 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. |
48 | 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. |
48 | 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. |
50 | 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. |
50 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
51 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
51 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
51 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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53 | 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. |
54 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
55 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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56 | 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. |
57 | W |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
58 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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59 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
61 | 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. |
61 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
61 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
62 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
62 | SE |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
62 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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63 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
64 | 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. |
64 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
66 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
67 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
68 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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69 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
72 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
72 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
72 | W |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
73 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
74 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
74 | W |
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Ojai |
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California |
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75 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
76 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
76 | 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. |
77 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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78 | 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. |
78 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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79 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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79 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
80 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
80 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
82 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
82 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
83 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
83 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
83 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
84 | 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. |
84 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
85 | 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 |
86 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
86 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
87 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
88 | 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. |
89 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
90 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
90 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
91 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
92 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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93 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
93 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
93 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
93 | 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. |
94 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
95 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
95 | 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. |
96 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | 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. |
97 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | SE |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
98 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
98 | SE |
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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. |
98 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
99 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
100 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
100 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
101 | 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. |
101 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
102 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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103 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
104 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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104 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
105 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
105 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
106 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | 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. |
108 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
110 | 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. |
110 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
111 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
111 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
111 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
111 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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111 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
111 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
112 | 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. |
113 | 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. |
115 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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115 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
116 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
116 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
118 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
118 | 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. |
118 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
118 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
119 | 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. |
120 | W |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
121 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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122 | W |
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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). |
124 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
124 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
126 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
126 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
128 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
129 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
130 | 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. |
132 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
135 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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137 | 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 |
140 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
140 | 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. |
142 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
142 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
143 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
144 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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145 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
146 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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147 | 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. |
149 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
149 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
150 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
152 | 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. |
153 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
153 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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154 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
156 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
159 | NW |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
161 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
161 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
161 | 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. |
161 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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162 | 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. |
162 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
163 | 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. |
164 | 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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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
169 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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171 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
172 | N |
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Furnace Creek |
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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. Near Death Valley. |
174 | N |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
176 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
177 | NW |
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Hanford |
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California |
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177 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
177 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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178 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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179 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
180 | NW |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |