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< 15 Caspers Wilderness Park
 
California   Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
< 15 El Cariso
 
California   A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
< 15 Fountain Valley
 
California   Near Santa Ana.
< 15 Irvine Regional Park
 
California   A park in Orange county.
< 15 Laguna Niguel
 
California   Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
< 15 Laguna Beach
 
California  
< 15 Melinda Heights Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
< 15 OCA Silverado
 
California   A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
15S San Clemente
 
California  
16N Corona
 
California  
17E Lake Elsinore
 
California  
19S San Onofre State Beach
 
California   State beach just south fo San Clamente.
21NW Anaheim
 
California  
22NW OCA Go-To Group
 
California   A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
22W Huntington Beach
 
California  
23NW Fullerton
 
California  
26SE Rock Mountain Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Fallbrook.
27E WeBeWebbiers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
29E Spencers Crossing
 
California   A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
29E Temecula
 
California   Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
30NE Moreno Valley
 
California  
30NW Mt. SAC Observatory
 
California   Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
32N Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium
 
California   Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
34N Webb Schools Observatory
 
California   A observatory of The Webb Schools.
34SE Oceanside
 
California   Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
34W Long Beach
 
California  
37NE San Bernardino County Museum
 
California   Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
37NW Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Glendora.
37SE Vista
 
California  
40N Cow Canyon Saddle
 
California   A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
40NW Garvey Ranch Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
41NE Murillo Family Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
41NW Monrovia
 
California   Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
41SE Boulder Knolls Observatory
 
California   A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
43W Torrance
 
California  
44NW California Institute of Technology
 
California   Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
44SE Far Away Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Valley Center.
44SE Mais Observatory
 
California   A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
44SE Pauma Valley
 
California   Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
45NW Los Angeles
 
California   Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
45SE Rock Springs Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
45W Carlos Lemmi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
46NW Old Town Pasadena
 
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.
47N Silverwood Lake
 
California   Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
47NE Banning
 
California  
47NE Robert Brownlee Observatory
 
California   An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
47NW Mount Wilson Observatory
 
California   link
47W Redondo Beach
 
California   In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
48E Lake Riverside Estates
 
California   A private community in Aguanga.
48NE Oak Glen Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
48SE Palomar Observatory
 
California   Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
49NE Cedar Glen Observatory
 
California   (A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
49NW El Segundo
 
California  
49SE Sonrisa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Escondido.
50NE Angelus Oaks Heliport
 
California  
50NW Griffith Observatory
 
California   A professional observatory with public star parties
50NW Stony Ridge Observatory
 
California   An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
50SE Rancho del Rio Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
51N Table Mountain Observatory
 
California   Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
51NE Big Falls Campground
 
California   A campground near Forest Falls.
52E Idyllwild
 
California  
52SE Del Mar
 
California  
53E OCA Anza Observatory
 
California   Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
53N Oak Hills Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Hesperia.
53NW Mar Vista
 
California  
53SE San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park
 
California   State park and site of of monthly star parties.
53SE Santaluz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in Santaluz Club.
55N Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead
 
California   A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
55N Pinon Hills
 
California   Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
55SE Pageant Avenue Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
56SE Sorrento Mesa Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
57N Phelan
 
California  
57SE Hawks Landing Observatory
 
California   A private observatory
58E Erickson Observatory Site
 
California   Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
58NW Santa Monica Canyon Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
58NW Tujunga Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Tujunga.
58SE Poinsettia Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Poway.
58SE University of Califoria San Diego
 
California   UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
59NW Bright Skies Observatory
 
California   A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
60NE Big Bear Solar Observatory
 
California   Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
60NE Whitewater Preserve
 
California   Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
60NW Santa Monica Mountains Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Los Angeles.
60S Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
 
California   Memorial park.
60SE Scripps Ranch Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
60SE Ramona Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
62N Automata Internet Observatory
 
California   In Pearblossom.
62N Luz Observatory
 
California   Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
63SE Selkovitch's Observatory
 
California  
64NE Big Bear City
 
California   In the San Bernardino Mountains
64NW Pinhead Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Acton.
64NW Topanga
 
California  
64SE Tassi Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ramona.
65SE Mission Trails Regional Park
 
California   Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
65SE SkyStar Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
67E Santa Rosa Mountain
 
California   Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
67NE Lucerne Valley
 
California   Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
67NW Granada Hills
 
California  
67NW Woodland Hills
 
California  
68E Desert Hot Springs
 
California   A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
68E Sawmill Trailhead
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
69E Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory
 
California   AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
69SE Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
 
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.
70NW Vasquez Rocks
 
California   A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
70SE El Cajon
 
California  
70SE La Mesa
 
California   A town in San Diego county.
70SE San Diego
 
California   Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
71SW San Clemente Island (North)
 
California   Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
72E Thousand Palms
 
California   Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
72N Saddleback Butte
 
California   A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
72NE Pioneertown Mountains Preserve
 
California   Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
72SE Curiosity Peak Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
72W Grasswood Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Malibu.
73NW Santa Clarita
 
California  
73SE Galaxy Gazers Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Julian.
75SE Alpine
 
California  
76NE Yucca Valley
 
California   Home of the Andromeda Society.
76NW Oak Canyon Park
 
California   A park in town of Oak Park.
77E Borrego Springs
 
California   Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
77SE Chula Vista Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
78N Lancaster
 
California  
78NE Johnson Valley
 
California   A town in San Bernardino county.
78NW Two Goats Observatory
 
California   A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
78SE Lockwood Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
79NW Simi Valley
 
California   Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
79SE LaBelle Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
80E SkyScapes Observatory
 
California   A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
80NE Camp Rock Road
 
California   10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
81E Rustic Valley Observator
 
California   A private observatory.
81NW Sandstone Trailhead
 
California   Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
82NE Copper Mountain Observatory
 
California   Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
82NW Rolling Roof Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
83SE Little Blair Valley
 
California  
84N Knight Sight
 
California   A private site in Helendale
84NE Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station
 
California   aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
84NE Landers
 
California   Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
84NE Star Camp Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
84NW Eagle Ridge Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Newbury Park.
84SE Pine Valley Creek trailhead
 
California   Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
85SE Tijuana
 
Baja California   Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
88NE Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater
 
California   Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
88NW Templin Hwy
 
California   A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
88W Lagoon Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
89SE Mount Laguna Observatory
 
California   Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
91N Rosamond Skypark
 
California   A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
92E Jumbo Rocks
 
California   A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
92N EAFB
 
California   Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
92NW AVAC Kings Canyon Site
 
California   Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
92NW Dreamweaver Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Fillmore.
95NW Santa Paula
 
California  
96E The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center
 
California   Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
101N Owl Canyon Campground
 
California   Near Barstow.
102E Twentynine Palms Airport
 
California   An airport near Twentynine Palms.
103NW Area 52 Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Ventura.
103SE Tierra del Sol
 
California   Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
104E Cottonwood Spring Campground
 
California   A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
104N California City
 
California  
107E Salton Sea State Recreation Area
 
California   State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
108NW Ojai
 
California  
108NW Rose Valley Campground
 
California   A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
108SE Observatorio las Acacias
 
Baja California   Un sitio privado.
113NW Chuchupate Ranger Station
 
California   Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
113NW Tehachapi Municipal Airport
 
California   An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
114NW LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road
 
California   A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
114NW Tehachapi Mountain Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near Tehachapi.
115NW Lockwood Valley
 
California  
116N Cuddeback Lake
 
California   A dry lake.
118NW Mount Pinos
 
California   A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
120NW Astro-chalet West
 
California   A private observatory.
121N Red Rock Canyon State Park
 
California   A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
121SE Valle de Guadalupe
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto.
122E Clarks Pass
 
California   A a spot along highway 62.
123NE Amboy Crater
 
California   Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
126N Redrock Inyokern Road
 
California   Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
127NE Afton Canyon Campground
 
California   campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
128E Desert Center
 
California   A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
133SE El Centro
 
California  
135NW Santa Barbara
 
California   Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
136N Thomas Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
136SE Ensenada
 
Baja California  
137N Ridgecrest
 
California  
137N Trona Pinnacles
 
California   A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
137NE GMDRC
 
California   The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
137SE Cañón del Tajo
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronónica.
139NE Trilobite Wilderness
 
California   A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
141N Walker Pass Campground
 
California   Campground and dark-sky site.
143NW Bakersfield
 
California   Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
148N Canebrake
 
California   7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
148NW Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
 
California   Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
155NW Figueroa Lookout
 
California   A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
155SE Pino Colorado
 
Baja California   Sitio de observación astronómica.
156NW Byrne Observatory
 
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).
156NW Carrizo Plain National Monument
 
California   Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
159NE Hole-in-the-Wall Campground
 
California   Campground in the Mojave desert.
160NE Halloran Summit
 
California  
162N Fossil Falls
 
California   In Owens valley.
163NE Cima
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
164N Pine Flat Observatory
 
California   A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
165NE Teutonia Peak
 
California   A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
169N Kennedy Meadows
 
California   In Sequoia National Forest.
173N Blackrock Ranger Station
 
California  
174E Blythe
 
California   Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
177NE Cielos Oscuros
 
California   An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
178N Tralfamadore Observatory
 
California   A private observatory.
179NW Vandenberg Village
 
California  


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