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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
11 | SW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
22 | SW |
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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. |
29 | SW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
30 | W |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
31 | NW |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
31 | SW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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35 | W |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
36 | S |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
37 | SW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
40 | S |
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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. |
43 | S |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
43 | SW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
46 | NE |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
53 | NE |
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Hanford |
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California |
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55 | S |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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56 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
57 | NW |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
60 | NW |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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61 | NW |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
62 | E |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
62 | W |
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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. |
65 | S |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
68 | 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. |
69 | NE |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
69 | NW |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
70 | NE |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
78 | NW |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
79 | N |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
79 | W |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
80 | E |
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Porterville |
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California |
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82 | S |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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84 | 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. |
84 | S |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
86 | NW |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
86 | 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). |
87 | SE |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
88 | NE |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
90 | E |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
90 | N |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
90 | NW |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
91 | NW |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
92 | E |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
93 | E |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
93 | NE |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
93 | NW |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
94 | N |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
94 | NW |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
95 | N |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
95 | NW |
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Carmel |
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California |
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96 | NE |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
96 | S |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
97 | N |
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Merced |
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California |
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98 | NW |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
98 | NW |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
99 | 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. |
99 | NE |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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99 | NE |
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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. |
100 | E |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
104 | N |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
104 | 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. |
104 | 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. |
105 | NE |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
105 | 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. |
105 | SE |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
106 | NE |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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107 | S |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
108 | NE |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
108 | NW |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
108 | SE |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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109 | NW |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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109 | 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. |
110 | N |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
110 | NW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
110 | SE |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
111 | N |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
112 | NW |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
113 | N |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
113 | NW |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
114 | 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. |
114 | SE |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
115 | NE |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
116 | 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. |
116 | NW |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
116 | NW |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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118 | NW |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
118 | SE |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
119 | NW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
120 | NW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
121 | NW |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
121 | SE |
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Ojai |
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California |
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121 | SE |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
122 | E |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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122 | 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. |
123 | NW |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
124 | N |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
124 | NW |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
124 | NW |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
124 | SE |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
125 | NW |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
127 | 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. |
128 | N |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
128 | NW |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
129 | E |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
129 | NW |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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130 | E |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
131 | SE |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
132 | NW |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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133 | NW |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
133 | SE |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
134 | 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. |
134 | N |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
134 | N |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
134 | SE |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
134 | SE |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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135 | E |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
135 | N |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
135 | NW |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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135 | 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. |
136 | NW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
137 | E |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
138 | NE |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
138 | 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. |
138 | NW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
138 | NW |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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140 | 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. |
141 | E |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
142 | 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. |
142 | E |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
142 | N |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
142 | NW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
143 | NW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
143 | NW |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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143 | 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. |
144 | NW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
144 | SE |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
145 | NE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
145 | NW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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145 | NW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
146 | SE |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
146 | SE |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
146 | SE |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
147 | E |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
147 | SE |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
148 | E |
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California City |
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California |
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149 | SE |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
150 | N |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
150 | N |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
150 | NE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
150 | NE |
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Papoose Flat |
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California |
A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine. |
150 | 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. |
150 | SE |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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151 | N |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
151 | SE |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
152 | 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. |
152 | NW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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153 | NW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
154 | NW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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154 | NW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
154 | SE |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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154 | 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. |
155 | NW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
155 | NW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
156 | E |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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156 | NW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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156 | SE |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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157 | NW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
157 | NW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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157 | SE |
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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. |
158 | SE |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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159 | NE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
159 | NE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
160 | NW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
160 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
161 | N |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
161 | N |
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Lodi |
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California |
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161 | SE |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
162 | SE |
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Topanga |
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California |
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163 | NW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
164 | NW |
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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. |
164 | NW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
164 | NW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
164 | NW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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164 | 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. |
165 | SE |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
165 | SE |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
166 | NE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
166 | NW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
166 | NW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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167 | E |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
167 | N |
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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. |
168 | E |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
168 | NE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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168 | SE |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
169 | NW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
169 | NW |
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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. |
169 | NW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
170 | NE |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
170 | NW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
171 | E |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
171 | N |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
171 | N |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
171 | NW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
171 | NW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
171 | SE |
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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. |
172 | SE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
173 | E |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
173 | SE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
173 | SE |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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176 | N |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
176 | NW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
177 | NW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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177 | SE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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177 | 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. |
177 | SE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
178 | N |
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Wilton |
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California |
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178 | NE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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178 | NW |
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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. |
178 | 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. |
178 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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178 | 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. |
179 | N |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
179 | SE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
180 | N |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
180 | N |
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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 |