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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
5 | NE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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7 | N |
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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. |
11 | N |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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12 | E |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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16 | N |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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20 | N |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
21 | NE |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
24 | E |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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24 | N |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
24 | N |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
25 | NE |
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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. |
25 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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27 | N |
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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. |
28 | E |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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28 | E |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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29 | NE |
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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. |
29 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
30 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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30 | NE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
32 | E |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
32 | E |
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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. |
34 | NE |
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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. |
35 | N |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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35 | N |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
36 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
37 | E |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
37 | NE |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
37 | NE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
38 | NW |
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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. |
39 | NE |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
39 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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41 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
42 | E |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
42 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
42 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
43 | N |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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43 | NE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
43 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
44 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
45 | E |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
45 | NE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
48 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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48 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
50 | N |
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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. |
51 | E |
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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. |
51 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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52 | NE |
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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. |
52 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
54 | NE |
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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. |
54 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
54 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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55 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
55 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
57 | E |
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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. |
58 | N |
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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. |
58 | NE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
59 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
59 | NE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
60 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
62 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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63 | NE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
66 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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67 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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68 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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68 | N |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
68 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
68 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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69 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
70 | E |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
70 | E |
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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. |
70 | 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. |
71 | NE |
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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. |
71 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
73 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
74 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
74 | E |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
74 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
75 | 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. |
76 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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77 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
78 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
79 | 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. |
79 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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80 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
81 | NE |
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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. |
83 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
83 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
85 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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85 | 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. |
85 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
86 | 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. |
86 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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87 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
87 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
88 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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88 | E |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
88 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
88 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
89 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
90 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
91 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
92 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
92 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | E |
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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. |
93 | E |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
93 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
94 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
94 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
94 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
94 | 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. |
95 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
96 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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96 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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96 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
96 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
96 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
96 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
97 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
98 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
99 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
101 | 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. |
102 | SE |
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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. |
102 | 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. |
102 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
103 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
105 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
105 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
105 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
105 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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106 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
107 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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108 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
109 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
110 | 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. |
111 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
111 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
112 | 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. |
113 | 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. |
113 | 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 |
113 | 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. |
113 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
114 | NW |
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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). |
114 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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115 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
115 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
115 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
116 | N |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
116 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
116 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
118 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
119 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
119 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
119 | 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. |
119 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
121 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
121 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
121 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
122 | E |
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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. |
122 | 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. |
123 | E |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
125 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
125 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
125 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
127 | 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. |
127 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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131 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
132 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
134 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
134 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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135 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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137 | 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. |
138 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
140 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
142 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
143 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
144 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
146 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
147 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
148 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
152 | 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 |
153 | 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. |
154 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
155 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
155 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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156 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
158 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
159 | E |
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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. |
161 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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161 | NW |
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Santa Margarita Lake |
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California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
162 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
162 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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164 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
165 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
167 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
167 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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169 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
171 | 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. |
172 | 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. |
172 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
174 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
176 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
176 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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176 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
177 | E |
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El Centro |
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California |
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177 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |