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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
15 | E |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
24 | SW |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
27 | W |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
28 | W |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
29 | E |
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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. |
34 | NW |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
38 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
39 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
40 | S |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
40 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
41 | N |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
42 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
43 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
47 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
47 | SW |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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49 | SW |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
50 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
50 | SW |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
51 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
56 | 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 |
56 | SW |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
57 | S |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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57 | SW |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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59 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
59 | W |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
61 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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62 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
65 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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67 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
70 | S |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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70 | S |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
70 | SW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
70 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
71 | E |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
71 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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72 | 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. |
72 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
72 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
75 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
76 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
76 | SW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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77 | 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. |
77 | SW |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
78 | N |
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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. |
78 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
78 | SW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
82 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | SW |
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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. |
83 | S |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
83 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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85 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
85 | SW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
89 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
90 | 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 |
90 | SW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
91 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
92 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
92 | SW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
93 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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95 | S |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
97 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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98 | 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. |
99 | 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. |
99 | 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. |
101 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
101 | 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. |
103 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
104 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
104 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
105 | S |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
107 | 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. |
107 | SW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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108 | SW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
109 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
110 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
113 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
114 | SW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
115 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
120 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
120 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
120 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
121 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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122 | NW |
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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. |
123 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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125 | NW |
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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. |
126 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
128 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
129 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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130 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
131 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
131 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
132 | N |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
133 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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133 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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133 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
134 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
135 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
136 | 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. |
136 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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137 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
138 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
139 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
140 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | W |
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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.) |
142 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
143 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
143 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
143 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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144 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
144 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
145 | SW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
146 | 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. |
148 | NE |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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149 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
150 | S |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
150 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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150 | W |
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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. |
151 | S |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
152 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
152 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
153 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
153 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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154 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
154 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
154 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
155 | S |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
155 | S |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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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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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
156 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
157 | 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. |
157 | 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. |
157 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
158 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
159 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
159 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
160 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
161 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
161 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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162 | SE |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
162 | SW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
162 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
162 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
162 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
163 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | W |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
164 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
164 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
164 | 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. |
165 | NE |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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165 | 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. |
166 | SW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
166 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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167 | E |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
167 | W |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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168 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
168 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
168 | W |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
169 | SE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
169 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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170 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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171 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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171 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
172 | S |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
173 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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173 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
174 | 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). |
175 | S |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
175 | SW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
175 | W |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
176 | S |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
176 | SW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
177 | S |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
177 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
177 | SW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
177 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
179 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
179 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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180 | S |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
180 | SW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |