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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
2 | N |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
9 | S |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
13 | NW |
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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. |
16 | S |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
22 | N |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
22 | SW |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
23 | S |
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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 |
23 | S |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
26 | SW |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
27 | NW |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
33 | 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. |
35 | S |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
40 | NW |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
40 | S |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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41 | S |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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44 | S |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
44 | S |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
48 | S |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
49 | S |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
51 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
51 | W |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
53 | S |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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56 | W |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
58 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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59 | SW |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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64 | SW |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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64 | 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. |
65 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
65 | S |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
67 | NW |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
67 | W |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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68 | W |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
69 | W |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
70 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
70 | SW |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
71 | SW |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
72 | S |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
74 | NW |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
74 | NW |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
74 | S |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
77 | W |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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79 | SW |
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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. |
79 | SW |
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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 |
80 | SW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
82 | S |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
85 | SW |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
85 | SW |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
86 | SW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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87 | SW |
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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. |
89 | 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. |
90 | N |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
90 | SW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | W |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
93 | S |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
94 | NW |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
94 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
94 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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94 | SW |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
94 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
95 | 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. |
97 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
98 | SW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
98 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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99 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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101 | W |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
102 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
103 | SW |
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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. |
105 | S |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
106 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
108 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
108 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
110 | SW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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111 | 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. |
111 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
113 | W |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
114 | SW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
120 | 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. |
121 | SW |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
122 | 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. |
123 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
124 | S |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
124 | SW |
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Lodi |
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California |
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125 | S |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
125 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
126 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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127 | E |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
128 | NE |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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128 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
130 | NW |
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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. |
130 | S |
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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. |
131 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
133 | SW |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
134 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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134 | SW |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
136 | 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. |
137 | S |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
137 | W |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
138 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
138 | 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. |
139 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
140 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
142 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
142 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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143 | N |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
144 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
145 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
145 | SW |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
146 | E |
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Stokes Castle |
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Nevada |
Near Austin. |
148 | S |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
149 | NE |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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149 | SE |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
149 | W |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
150 | SW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
150 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
151 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
153 | S |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
154 | SW |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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155 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
155 | S |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
156 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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157 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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158 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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159 | S |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
159 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
160 | N |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
160 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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160 | S |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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160 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
160 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
161 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
162 | 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. |
162 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
162 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
163 | S |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
163 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
164 | 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. |
165 | SW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
165 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
166 | S |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
166 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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167 | SE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
167 | SW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
168 | S |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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168 | 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. |
168 | 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. |
168 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
168 | W |
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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. |
169 | S |
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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. |
169 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
169 | SW |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
170 | E |
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Belmont |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
170 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
171 | S |
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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. |
171 | SE |
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Tonopah |
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Nevada |
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171 | 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.) |
172 | SW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
173 | SE |
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Tonopah Stargazing Park |
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Nevada |
Site of Star parties. In Tonopah. |
173 | 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. |
173 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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174 | SW |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
174 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
175 | NE |
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Battle Mountain Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
175 | S |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
175 | S |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
175 | SE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
175 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
175 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
176 | NW |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
176 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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177 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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177 | W |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
178 | SE |
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Alkali |
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Nevada |
An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
178 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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179 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
179 | SE |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
180 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
180 | SE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
180 | SW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
180 | SW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |