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