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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
14 | S |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
21 | NE |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
29 | S |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
34 | SE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
35 | S |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
37 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
38 | NW |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
44 | SW |
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Paradise |
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California |
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45 | SW |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
47 | SE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
51 | SW |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
53 | SW |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
54 | SW |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
55 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
61 | S |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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62 | S |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
62 | S |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
62 | SE |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
63 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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63 | S |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
67 | S |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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70 | NE |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
71 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
71 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
72 | N |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
72 | S |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
72 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
72 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
74 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
75 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
78 | N |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
78 | S |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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79 | W |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
80 | SW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
81 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
82 | W |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
84 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
86 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
86 | S |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
86 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
87 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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90 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
90 | SW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
90 | W |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
92 | W |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
97 | S |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
98 | S |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
98 | S |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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98 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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99 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
99 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
101 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
101 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
102 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
103 | SE |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
104 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
104 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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106 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
106 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
108 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
108 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
110 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
110 | SW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
111 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
112 | S |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
112 | S |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
113 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
114 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
115 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
115 | S |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
115 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
117 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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118 | S |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
121 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
122 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
122 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
122 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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124 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
124 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
125 | S |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
125 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
126 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
127 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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127 | SW |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
128 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
128 | S |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
129 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
130 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
134 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
135 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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135 | SW |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
135 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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136 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
136 | SE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
136 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
136 | W |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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137 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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137 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
138 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
140 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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143 | S |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
143 | SW |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
144 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
145 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
146 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
146 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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149 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
149 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
149 | W |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
151 | N |
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Klamath Falls |
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Oregon |
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151 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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151 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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151 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
152 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
152 | SW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
152 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
153 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
155 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
155 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
155 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
155 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
157 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
158 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
159 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
159 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
161 | S |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
161 | SW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
162 | S |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
162 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
162 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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163 | S |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
163 | S |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
163 | SW |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
163 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | W |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
164 | S |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
164 | SW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
165 | E |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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165 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
166 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
166 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
166 | W |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
166 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
167 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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167 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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167 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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168 | NW |
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Lake of the Woods |
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Oregon |
A clearing by a resort in Great Meadow Sno-Park. |
169 | NW |
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Ashland |
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Oregon |
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170 | N |
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Spodue Lookout |
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Oregon |
A fire tower lookout in Fremont-Winema National Forest. |
170 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
171 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
171 | S |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
171 | S |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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171 | SW |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
172 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
172 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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172 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
173 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
173 | S |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
174 | S |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
174 | SW |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
175 | N |
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Chiloquin |
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Oregon |
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175 | S |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
176 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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178 | E |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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178 | S |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
178 | SW |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
179 | N |
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Summer Lake Hot Springs |
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Oregon |
A guest ranch with camping. |
180 | S |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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180 | S |
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Del Valle |
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California |
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