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Ojai |
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California |
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7 | NE |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
13 | S |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
13 | SE |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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17 | E |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
20 | N |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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22 | 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. |
25 | SE |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
26 | N |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
26 | SE |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
27 | S |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
28 | NE |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
29 | 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. |
29 | SE |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
30 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
32 | SE |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
34 | 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. |
39 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
41 | E |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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41 | SE |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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41 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
43 | E |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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44 | SE |
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Topanga |
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California |
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47 | NE |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
47 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
48 | SE |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
49 | 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). |
50 | 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. |
50 | SE |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
52 | 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. |
53 | 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. |
55 | E |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
55 | E |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
56 | SE |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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58 | SE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
59 | E |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
60 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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63 | NE |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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. |
63 | 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. |
64 | NE |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
65 | E |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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65 | N |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
66 | E |
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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 | NE |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
66 | NE |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
67 | E |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
67 | SE |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
67 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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69 | E |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
70 | 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. |
72 | E |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
72 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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74 | 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. |
76 | E |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
76 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
76 | SE |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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79 | 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. |
81 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
83 | 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. |
84 | E |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
84 | NE |
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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. |
85 | NE |
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California City |
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California |
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85 | SE |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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87 | SE |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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88 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
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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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
89 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
89 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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91 | 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. |
91 | E |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
93 | 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. |
95 | 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. |
95 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
96 | E |
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Phelan |
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California |
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96 | SE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
97 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
100 | NE |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
100 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
103 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
104 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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104 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
104 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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105 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
108 | E |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
108 | NE |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
108 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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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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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. |
109 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
109 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
110 | NE |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
111 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
112 | E |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
112 | 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. |
112 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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113 | NE |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
116 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
116 | 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 | 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 | 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. |
117 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
117 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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118 | 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. |
119 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
119 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
119 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
119 | 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. |
120 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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120 | NE |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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120 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
121 | NW |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
121 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
122 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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124 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
126 | NE |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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127 | NE |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
129 | NE |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
130 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
130 | N |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
131 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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132 | E |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
132 | N |
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Hanford |
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California |
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132 | N |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
133 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
134 | 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. |
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. |
135 | 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. |
135 | NW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
137 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
137 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
137 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
137 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
139 | NW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
140 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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140 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
140 | NE |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | E |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
143 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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149 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
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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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
151 | NW |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
151 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
152 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
153 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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153 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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154 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
154 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
154 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
155 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
155 | N |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
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 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
158 | 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. |
158 | 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. |
158 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
159 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
159 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
159 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
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. |
161 | 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. |
162 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
162 | N |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
162 | N |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
163 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
163 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
163 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
163 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
165 | NE |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
165 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
166 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
166 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
168 | 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. |
169 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
169 | 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. |
169 | 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 | 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. |
169 | 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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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
170 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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171 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
171 | 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 |
171 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
172 | 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. |
172 | N |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
172 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
173 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
174 | NE |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
174 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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176 | 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. |
177 | NW |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
178 | NE |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
178 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
180 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
180 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |