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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
13 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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21 | SE |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
22 | N |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
27 | S |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
33 | E |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
36 | SE |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
41 | S |
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Gualala |
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California |
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44 | S |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
47 | SE |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
51 | SE |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
51 | SE |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
54 | NW |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
64 | S |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
67 | SE |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
71 | NE |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
71 | SE |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
72 | SE |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
73 | SE |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
75 | SE |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
77 | SE |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
77 | SE |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
78 | SE |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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80 | SE |
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Angwin |
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California |
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85 | SE |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
85 | SE |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
88 | N |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
94 | SE |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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95 | SE |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
96 | E |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
97 | E |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | N |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
97 | S |
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Drakes Bay visitors center |
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California |
Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park. |
99 | E |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
99 | NE |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
100 | SE |
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Napa |
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California |
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101 | NE |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
102 | NE |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
103 | N |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
103 | SE |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
103 | SE |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | E |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
105 | NE |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
106 | NE |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
107 | E |
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Paradise |
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California |
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108 | E |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
109 | SE |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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110 | E |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
110 | SE |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
112 | NE |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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112 | SE |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
112 | SE |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
113 | SE |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
116 | SE |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
117 | SE |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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118 | NE |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
118 | SE |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
119 | E |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
123 | SE |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
124 | SE |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
124 | SE |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
125 | SE |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
125 | SE |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
127 | SE |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
128 | E |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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128 | SE |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
128 | SE |
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Oakland |
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California |
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129 | SE |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
130 | SE |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
130 | SE |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
131 | SE |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
133 | E |
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Penryn |
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California |
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133 | SE |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
133 | SE |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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135 | E |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
135 | E |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
135 | SE |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
135 | SE |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
136 | E |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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137 | E |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
137 | E |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
137 | NE |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
138 | E |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
138 | E |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
138 | SE |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
139 | E |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
140 | SE |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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140 | SE |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | E |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | SE |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
141 | SE |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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141 | SE |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
141 | SE |
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Wilton |
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California |
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142 | SE |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
142 | SE |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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144 | SE |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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145 | E |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
145 | E |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
147 | E |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
148 | E |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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149 | E |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
149 | SE |
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Lodi |
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California |
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150 | N |
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Etna |
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California |
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150 | NE |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
151 | E |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
151 | SE |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
151 | SE |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
151 | SE |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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151 | SE |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
152 | E |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
152 | NE |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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153 | SE |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
154 | SE |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
156 | SE |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
156 | SE |
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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. |
158 | SE |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
158 | SE |
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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. |
158 | SE |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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158 | SE |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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159 | SE |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
162 | SE |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | E |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
163 | N |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
163 | N |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
163 | SE |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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163 | SE |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
163 | SE |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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166 | SE |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
167 | E |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
167 | SE |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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168 | E |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
168 | NE |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
169 | SE |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
170 | SE |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
171 | SE |
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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. |
173 | NE |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
174 | E |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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174 | SE |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
175 | E |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
176 | SE |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
176 | SE |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
176 | SE |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
176 | SE |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
178 | SE |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
178 | SE |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
178 | SE |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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