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0 Desert Center
 
California   A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
24W Cottonwood Spring Campground
 
California   A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
26N Clarks Pass
 
California   A a spot along highway 62.
32SW Salton Sea State Recreation Area
 
California   State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
43NW Twentynine Palms Airport
 
California   An airport near Twentynine Palms.
43NW Jumbo Rocks
 
California   A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
44NW The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
 
California   Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
47E Blythe
 
California   Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
47W Rustic Valley Observator
 
California   A private observatory.
57W Thousand Palms
 
California   Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
59NW Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater
 
California   Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
59W Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
 
California   AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
60NW Copper Mountain Observatory
 
California   Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
61N Trilobite Wilderness
 
California   A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
61W Sawmill Trailhead
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
62N Amboy Crater
 
California   Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
62W Santa Rosa Mountain
 
California   Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
64S El Centro
 
California  
64SW Borrego Springs
 
California   Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
64SW SkyScapes Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
64W Desert Hot Springs
 
California   A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
65NW Yucca Valley
 
California   Home of the Andromeda Society.
67E Quartzsite
 
Arizona  
69NW Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station
 
California   aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
69NW Landers
 
California   Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
69NW Star Camp Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
73NW Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
74SW LaBelle Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
74SW Little Blair Valley
 
California  
74W Whitewater Preserve
 
California   Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
75N GMDRC
 
California   The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
76W Erickson Observatory Site
 
California   Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
76W Idyllwild
 
California  
78W OCA Anza Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
81E Salome Observing Station
 
Arizona   Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
81SW Curiosity Peak Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
81SW Galaxy Gazers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Julian.
81W Lake Riverside Estates
 
California   A private community in Aguanga.
82E Bouse
 
Arizona  
82NE Lake Havasu City
 
Arizona   Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School.
82SE Yuma
 
Arizona  
85SW Mount Laguna Observatory
 
California   Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
86NW Johnson Valley
 
California   A town in San Bernardino county.
86W Banning
 
California  
87NE Moabi Regional Park
 
California   Park in Needles.
88W Palomar Observatory
 
California   Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
89NW Big Bear City
 
California   In the San Bernardino Mountains
89SE Beta Scorpii Observation Site
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
89SW Pine Valley Creek trailhead
 
California   Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
89W Big Falls Campground
 
California   A campground near Forest Falls.
90SE Gopherville Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory near Sumerton.
90SW Selkovitch's Observatory
 
California  
91W Oak Glen Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
92N Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
 
California   Campground in the Mojave desert.
92SW Lockwood Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
93SW Tierra del Sol
 
California   Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
94NW Big Bear Solar Observatory
 
California   Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
94SW Tassi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
94SW SkyStar Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
95W Angelus Oaks Heliport
 
California  
95W Pauma Valley
 
California   Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
97W Mais Observatory
 
California   A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
98NW Camp Rock Road
 
California   10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
98W Far Away Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Valley Center.
99SW Alpine
 
California  
99W Spencers Crossing
 
California   A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
100SW Ramona Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
101SW San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
 
California   State park and site of of monthly star parties.
101W WeBeWebbiers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
102E Antenna Site
 
Arizona   Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club
102W Temecula
 
California   Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
103NW Lucerne Valley
 
California   Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
103SW Observatorio las Acacias
 
Baja California   Un sitio privado.
104W Boulder Knolls Observatory
 
California   A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
105N Cima
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
105S Cañón del Tajo
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronónica.
105SW Hawks Landing Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
106W Moreno Valley
 
California  
107NW Afton Canyon Campground
 
California   campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
107SW Poinsettia Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Poway.
107W Rock Springs Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
107W San Bernardino County Museum
 
California   Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
108SW Sonrisa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Escondido.
108W Cedar Glen Observatory
 
California   (A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
108W Rock Mountain Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Fallbrook.
110NE Bullhead City
 
Arizona   A town in Mohave county
110SE Tacna Observing Station
 
Arizona   Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
110SW El Cajon
 
California  
110W Robert Brownlee Observatory
 
California   An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
111N Teutonia Peak
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
111W Lake Elsinore
 
California  
112E Alamo Lake State Park
 
Arizona   State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event.
112SW Mission Trails Regional Park
 
California   Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
112SW Rancho del Rio Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
113SW Scripps Ranch Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
113SW Pageant Avenue Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
113SW Santaluz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Santaluz Club.
113W Vista
 
California  
114SW La Mesa
 
California   A town in San Diego county.
115W Murillo Family Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
116SE Alpha Scorpii Observation Site
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
116W El Cariso
 
California   A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
117SW Sorrento Mesa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
118W Silverwood Lake
 
California   Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
119N Halloran Summit
 
California  
119SW Chula Vista Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
120NW Oak Hills Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Hesperia.
120SW Del Mar
 
California  
120W Oceanside
 
California   Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
121NW Luz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
121SW University of Califoria San Diego
 
California   UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
122SW Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
 
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.
122SW Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
 
California   Memorial park.
123NE Wikieup
 
Arizona   A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby.
123SW San Diego
 
California   Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
124SW Tijuana
 
Baja California   Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
124W Caspers Wilderness Park
 
California   Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
125NE Burro Creek Campground
 
Arizona   A campground in the Sonoran desert.
125W Corona
 
California  
127W San Onofre State Beach
 
California   State beach just south fo San Clamente.
128W Melinda Heights Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
129NE Flying M Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
129NE Hualapai Mountain County Park
 
Arizona   This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park.
129NE Nothing Observing Station
 
Arizona   Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
129NW Owl Canyon Campground
 
California   Near Barstow.
129S Pino Colorado
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronómica.
129W Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium
 
California   Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
129W San Clemente
 
California  
130W OCA Silverado
 
California   A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
132SW Valle de Guadalupe
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto.
133W Laguna Niguel
 
California   Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
134NW Phelan
 
California  
135NW Knight Sight
 
California   A private site in Helendale
135W Cow Canyon Saddle
 
California   A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
135W Irvine Regional Park
 
California   A park in Orange county.
137W Webb Schools Observatory
 
California   A observatory of The Webb Schools.
138E Saddle Mountain Site
 
Arizona   An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club.
138W Laguna Beach
 
California  
138W Pinon Hills
 
California   Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
139W Table Mountain Observatory
 
California   Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
140E Date Creek
 
Arizona  
140NE Stargazer Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
140W Fountain Valley
 
California   Near Santa Ana.
141SE Sentinel
 
Arizona   ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information.
141W OCA Go-To Group
 
California   A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
142NE Misti Mountain Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
142W Mt. SAC Observatory
 
California   Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
143N Nelson's Landing
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
145W Anaheim
 
California  
145W Fullerton
 
California  
145W Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Glendora.
146SW Ensenada
 
Baja California  
149E Congress
 
Arizona  
149W Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead
 
California   A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
149W Huntington Beach
 
California  
152W Monrovia
 
California   Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
153N Cielos Oscuros
 
California   An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
153NE Hualapai Valley Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
153NW Saddleback Butte
 
California   A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
154W Automata Internet Observatory
 
California   In Pearblossom.
154W Stony Ridge Observatory
 
California   An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
156N Mt Potosi Observatory
 
Nevada   An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas
156W Mount Wilson Observatory
 
California   link
157W Garvey Ranch Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
159W California Institute of Technology
 
California   Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
160E Morristown
 
Arizona   A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club.
160W Long Beach
 
California  
161W Old Town Pasadena
 
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.
162NW Cuddeback Lake
 
California   A dry lake.
163N Henderson
 
Nevada   A town in Clark county.
164E Gila Bend
 
Arizona   Home to some members of the International Occultation Timing Association.
165N Lovell Canyon
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest.
165W Los Angeles
 
California   Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
166NW EAFB
 
California   Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
167N Red Rock Canyon
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
168N Lake Mead (ASN-LV)
 
Nevada   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead.
168W Pinhead Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Acton.
169W Griffith Observatory
 
California   A professional observatory with public star parties
169W Torrance
 
California  
170NW Lancaster
 
California  
171N Copernicus Observatory
 
Nevada   A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas.
171N Las Vegas
 
Nevada   Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
171W Tujunga Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Tujunga.
172N Temple Bar
 
Arizona   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
172NE Sundance Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
172W Carlos Lemmi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
172W Redondo Beach
 
California   In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
173NW Trona Pinnacles
 
California   A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
174E Wildflower Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory near Goodyear.
174W El Segundo
 
California  
175SE Ajo
 
Arizona   Home of the Windowpane Observatory.
175W Mar Vista
 
California  
175W Vasquez Rocks
 
California   A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
176E Sun City West
 
Arizona   Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale.
176N Pahrump Valley Observatory
 
Nevada   A private observatory near Pahrump.
176NE Grand Canyon Caverns
 
Arizona   A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC).
177E Prescott
 
Arizona   Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club.
177E StarPines Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
177N High Desert Astronomy
 
Nevada   A private observing site in Pahrump.
177NE Williamson Backyard Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory.
177NW California City
 
California  
177W Bright Skies Observatory
 
California   A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
178W Two Goats Observatory
 
California   A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
179NW Rosamond Skypark
 
California   A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
179W Santa Monica Canyon Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
180E Space Photons Observatory
 
Arizona   A private observatory in Peoria.
180W Santa Monica Mountains Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Los Angeles.


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