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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
7 | SW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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14 | N |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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15 | N |
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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. |
16 | SE |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
16 | SE |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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19 | S |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
20 | N |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
21 | NE |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
28 | SE |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
28 | SE |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
29 | E |
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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. |
29 | SE |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
31 | S |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
33 | SE |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
33 | SE |
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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. |
34 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
39 | E |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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41 | E |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
41 | SE |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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42 | SE |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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42 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
44 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
45 | SE |
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Topanga |
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California |
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48 | W |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
49 | E |
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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. |
49 | SE |
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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. |
49 | SE |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
50 | E |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
50 | 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. |
50 | 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). |
51 | SE |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
53 | E |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
56 | E |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
56 | NE |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
56 | SE |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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57 | NE |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
58 | SE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
59 | N |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
59 | NE |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
60 | NE |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
61 | E |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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61 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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63 | SE |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
64 | SE |
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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. |
65 | SE |
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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. |
66 | SE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
68 | E |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
68 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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69 | SE |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
69 | SE |
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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. |
70 | E |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
72 | E |
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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. |
73 | E |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
74 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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76 | E |
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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. |
77 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
78 | SE |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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79 | E |
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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. |
79 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
79 | E |
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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. |
79 | NE |
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California City |
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California |
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83 | SE |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
85 | SE |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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86 | E |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
86 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
87 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
87 | SE |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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88 | E |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
88 | 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. |
89 | 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. |
89 | NE |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
89 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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91 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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92 | 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. |
93 | E |
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Phelan |
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California |
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94 | NE |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
95 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
96 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
96 | SE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
98 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
99 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
102 | NE |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
103 | SE |
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Corona |
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California |
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103 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
104 | NE |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
104 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
105 | E |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
105 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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106 | 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. |
106 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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106 | NE |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
107 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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108 | E |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
108 | E |
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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. |
108 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
108 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
110 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
110 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
111 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
112 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
112 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
113 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
114 | 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. |
114 | NE |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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114 | 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. |
116 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
116 | 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. |
116 | 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. |
117 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
118 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
118 | NW |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
118 | 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. |
118 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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119 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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120 | NE |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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121 | NE |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
122 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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122 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
123 | NE |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
124 | N |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
126 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
127 | E |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
127 | N |
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Hanford |
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California |
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127 | N |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
127 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
128 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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131 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
132 | 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. |
132 | 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. |
133 | NE |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
134 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
134 | NW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
134 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
134 | SE |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
134 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
137 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
137 | E |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
137 | NW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
137 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
138 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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138 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
143 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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145 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
148 | NW |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
149 | 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. |
149 | N |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
149 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
151 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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152 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
152 | N |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
152 | N |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
152 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
152 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
152 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
153 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
153 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
155 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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155 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
155 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
156 | 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 |
157 | N |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
157 | N |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
158 | NE |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
158 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
159 | 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. |
159 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
160 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
160 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
160 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
160 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | 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. |
160 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
162 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
162 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
164 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
164 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
164 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
165 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
166 | 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. |
166 | N |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
167 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
167 | 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. |
167 | NE |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
167 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
168 | NW |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
169 | 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. |
170 | 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 |
170 | 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. |
170 | 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. |
171 | E |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
171 | NE |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
171 | 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. |
171 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
171 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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172 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
173 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
174 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
175 | NW |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
175 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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176 | N |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
176 | N |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
176 | N |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
178 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
178 | NW |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
178 | NW |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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179 | N |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
180 | N |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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180 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |