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Corona |
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California |
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12 | SW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
16 | N |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
16 | S |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
16 | 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. |
18 | SE |
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El Cariso |
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California |
A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd. |
20 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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20 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
20 | NW |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
20 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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20 | SW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
20 | W |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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21 | W |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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24 | NE |
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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. |
24 | S |
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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. |
25 | N |
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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. |
25 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
26 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
26 | S |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
26 | SW |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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29 | SW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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31 | NE |
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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. |
31 | NW |
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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. |
31 | S |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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31 | SE |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
32 | NE |
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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. |
32 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
34 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
34 | 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. |
35 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
36 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
36 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
36 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
36 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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37 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
37 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
37 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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38 | E |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
38 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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38 | NW |
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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. |
38 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
39 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
40 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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41 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
41 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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41 | NW |
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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. |
41 | 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. |
45 | W |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
45 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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46 | N |
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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. |
47 | NE |
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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. |
47 | 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. |
48 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
48 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
48 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
49 | S |
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Vista |
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California |
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49 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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50 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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50 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
50 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
50 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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52 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
52 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
52 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
52 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
53 | E |
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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
53 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
53 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
54 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
54 | SE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
54 | 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. |
55 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
56 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
56 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
57 | N |
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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. |
57 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
60 | NW |
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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. |
60 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
61 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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61 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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62 | E |
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Desert Hot Springs |
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California |
A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa. |
62 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
62 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
63 | S |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
63 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
63 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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65 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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65 | S |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
66 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
66 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
66 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
66 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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66 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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67 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
67 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
67 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
68 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
68 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
68 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
68 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
70 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
70 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
71 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
71 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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72 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
72 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
72 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
73 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
74 | E |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
74 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
74 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
74 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
75 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
75 | W |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
77 | N |
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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. |
78 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
78 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
78 | SE |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
79 | E |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
79 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
80 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
80 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
80 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
80 | W |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
81 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
81 | SE |
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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. |
82 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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82 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
83 | S |
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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. |
83 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
84 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
84 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
84 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
85 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
85 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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85 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
86 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
87 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
87 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
89 | E |
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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. |
90 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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90 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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91 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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93 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
94 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
97 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
99 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
100 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
100 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
101 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
101 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
102 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
103 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
104 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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105 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
106 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
107 | E |
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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 |
107 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
108 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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110 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
111 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
112 | NE |
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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. |
113 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
113 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
116 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
118 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
121 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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121 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
121 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
125 | E |
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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. |
126 | NE |
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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. |
127 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
129 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
132 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
132 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
133 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
134 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
138 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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144 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
146 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
146 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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146 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
148 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
149 | NW |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument |
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California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
150 | NE |
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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. |
150 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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151 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
151 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
152 | NE |
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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. |
152 | W |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
154 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
158 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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162 | NE |
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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. |
163 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
165 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
166 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
169 | NW |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
170 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
171 | NW |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
172 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
172 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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176 | NW |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
176 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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180 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |