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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
13 | SW |
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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. |
22 | W |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
23 | W |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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26 | SW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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26 | W |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
27 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
27 | W |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
28 | NW |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
32 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
32 | S |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
36 | N |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
38 | SE |
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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. |
47 | NW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
48 | S |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
49 | S |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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51 | NW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
51 | S |
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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). |
60 | S |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
66 | N |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
68 | NE |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
71 | E |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
72 | SE |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
73 | NE |
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Hanford |
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California |
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74 | NE |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
77 | SE |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
78 | SE |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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80 | SE |
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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. |
83 | NW |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
83 | SE |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
85 | NE |
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Porterville |
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California |
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85 | NE |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
86 | SE |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
88 | SE |
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Ojai |
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California |
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90 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
90 | NW |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
94 | NE |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
94 | NW |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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95 | NW |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
96 | E |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
96 | N |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
96 | NE |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
97 | N |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
98 | E |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
98 | SE |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
100 | NE |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
101 | SE |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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102 | NW |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
102 | SE |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
103 | E |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
104 | NE |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
105 | NW |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
106 | E |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
107 | SE |
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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. |
110 | SE |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
111 | N |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
111 | NE |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
113 | NE |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
114 | SE |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
114 | SE |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | SE |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
116 | NW |
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Fremont Peak |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park. |
116 | NW |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
116 | SE |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
117 | NE |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
118 | SE |
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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. |
120 | NE |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
120 | SE |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
121 | N |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
121 | NW |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
122 | NW |
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Carmel |
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California |
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122 | NW |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
122 | SE |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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123 | E |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
123 | NE |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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124 | E |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
124 | SE |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
125 | N |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
125 | N |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
125 | NW |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
125 | NW |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
126 | NW |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
127 | E |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
127 | N |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
127 | SE |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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127 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
128 | SE |
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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. |
128 | SE |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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129 | E |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
129 | E |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
129 | N |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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130 | NE |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
131 | E |
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California City |
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California |
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131 | E |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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131 | E |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
131 | NE |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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131 | SE |
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Topanga |
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California |
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132 | N |
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Merced |
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California |
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133 | NW |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
135 | N |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
135 | SE |
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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. |
135 | SE |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
135 | SE |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
137 | NE |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
137 | SE |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
138 | E |
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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. |
138 | E |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
138 | N |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
138 | NW |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
138 | SE |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
139 | E |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
139 | N |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
139 | NE |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
140 | N |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
142 | NW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
142 | NW |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
142 | NW |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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143 | NW |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
143 | SE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
143 | SE |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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144 | N |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
144 | NW |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
146 | NW |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
147 | NW |
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Rancho Cañada del Oro |
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California |
An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach. |
147 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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148 | E |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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148 | N |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
148 | SE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
149 | E |
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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. |
149 | NW |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
149 | NW |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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149 | SE |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
149 | SE |
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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. |
150 | N |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
150 | SE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
150 | SE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
150 | SE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
151 | NE |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
151 | SE |
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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. |
153 | NW |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
153 | SE |
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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. |
154 | NW |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
154 | NW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
154 | NW |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
154 | NW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
154 | SE |
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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. |
155 | NW |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
155 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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156 | NW |
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Telescope Row |
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California |
A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties. |
156 | SE |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
156 | SE |
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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. |
157 | NW |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
159 | E |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
159 | NW |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
160 | N |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
161 | N |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
161 | NW |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
161 | NW |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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162 | SE |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
163 | SE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
164 | E |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
164 | NE |
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Papoose Flat |
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California |
A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine. |
164 | SE |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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164 | SE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
165 | N |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
165 | NW |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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166 | N |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
166 | NW |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
167 | E |
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Phelan |
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California |
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167 | SE |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
168 | N |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
169 | SE |
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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. |
169 | SE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
170 | N |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | NE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
170 | NE |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
170 | NW |
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Foothill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills. |
170 | NW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
170 | NW |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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171 | E |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
171 | N |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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171 | NW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
171 | SE |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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172 | NE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
172 | NW |
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Vista Hill |
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California |
A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
173 | SE |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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173 | SE |
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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. |
174 | NE |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
174 | NW |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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174 | NW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
175 | NW |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
176 | NE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
176 | NW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
177 | N |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
177 | NE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
177 | NW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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177 | NW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
177 | SE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
177 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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178 | NW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
179 | NE |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |