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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. |
8 | SW |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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9 | W |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
11 | NE |
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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. |
11 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
13 | W |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
16 | NE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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16 | NW |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
19 | E |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
20 | NW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
22 | NW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
23 | E |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
23 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
24 | N |
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Corona |
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California |
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25 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
25 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
27 | W |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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28 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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29 | NW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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31 | NW |
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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. |
32 | NW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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33 | NE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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33 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
36 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
37 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
37 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
37 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
39 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
40 | N |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
40 | NW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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40 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
41 | 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 |
41 | NE |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
41 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
42 | N |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
43 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
43 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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44 | 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. |
44 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
46 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
47 | N |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
47 | NE |
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Banning |
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California |
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47 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
48 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
48 | NW |
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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. |
48 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
49 | N |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
49 | NE |
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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. |
49 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
49 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
49 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
50 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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50 | NW |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
50 | NW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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51 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
51 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
51 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
51 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
52 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
52 | N |
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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. |
53 | N |
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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. |
53 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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53 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
53 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
54 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
54 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
54 | NW |
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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. |
55 | NW |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
55 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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56 | NW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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56 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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56 | 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. |
56 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
57 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
59 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
59 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
59 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
60 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
60 | NE |
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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. |
60 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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60 | 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. |
61 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
61 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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61 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
63 | 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. |
63 | 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 |
63 | N |
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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. |
63 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
63 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
65 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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65 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
65 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
65 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
66 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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67 | 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. |
67 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
67 | NE |
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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. |
67 | NW |
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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. |
67 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
67 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
68 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | N |
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Luz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley. |
69 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
70 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
70 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
70 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
71 | 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. |
71 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
72 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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72 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
73 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
74 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
75 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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75 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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76 | NE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
76 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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76 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
76 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
78 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
79 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
80 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
81 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
81 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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81 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
82 | NE |
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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. |
83 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
84 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
85 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
85 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
85 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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87 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
87 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
88 | NE |
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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. |
88 | 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. |
90 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
91 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
91 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
91 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
95 | NE |
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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. |
95 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
95 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
97 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
100 | 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. |
100 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
100 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
100 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
100 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
101 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
101 | 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 |
101 | NE |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
103 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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107 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
110 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
113 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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113 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
116 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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116 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
121 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
121 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
121 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
123 | 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. |
123 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
124 | 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. |
124 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
124 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
124 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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126 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
126 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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128 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
128 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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129 | 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. |
129 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | 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. |
134 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
138 | 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. |
139 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
142 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
144 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
145 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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147 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
150 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
152 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
155 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
156 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
161 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
162 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
163 | 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). |
164 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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165 | 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. |
166 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
168 | NE |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
170 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
170 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
173 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
177 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
178 | E |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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