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Atascadero |
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California |
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5 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
6 | SW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
11 | N |
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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. |
12 | S |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
13 | S |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
15 | SE |
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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. |
21 | N |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
23 | E |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
26 | S |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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28 | NW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
30 | NW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
31 | NE |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
39 | S |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
55 | S |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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56 | N |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
60 | 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. |
61 | NW |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
64 | SE |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
66 | SE |
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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). |
74 | N |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
75 | NE |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
75 | SE |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
76 | NW |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
81 | N |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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81 | NW |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
82 | NE |
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Hanford |
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California |
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85 | N |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
85 | NW |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
86 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
87 | NE |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
88 | SE |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
93 | E |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
97 | NE |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
98 | NW |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
99 | 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. |
99 | SE |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
100 | NE |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
100 | SE |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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101 | NE |
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Porterville |
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California |
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102 | NW |
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Carmel |
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California |
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102 | NW |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
102 | 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. |
103 | NW |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
105 | NW |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
105 | SE |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
107 | SE |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
108 | SE |
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Ojai |
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California |
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110 | N |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
111 | NE |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
112 | N |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
113 | N |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
113 | NE |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
115 | NE |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
117 | E |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
117 | SE |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
118 | E |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
118 | NE |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
118 | NE |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
119 | N |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
121 | N |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
121 | SE |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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123 | 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. |
123 | SE |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
124 | NE |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
125 | E |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
125 | NW |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
126 | N |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
126 | N |
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Merced |
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California |
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126 | NE |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
126 | NW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
126 | NW |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
126 | NW |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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127 | N |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
127 | 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. |
128 | E |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
128 | N |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
128 | NW |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
129 | 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. |
130 | NE |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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130 | 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. |
130 | NW |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
130 | 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. |
131 | 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. |
132 | E |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
133 | NW |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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133 | SE |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
134 | SE |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
134 | SE |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
135 | 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. |
135 | NW |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
135 | NW |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
136 | NW |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
136 | NW |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
136 | SE |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
137 | NE |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
137 | NE |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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137 | 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. |
139 | N |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
139 | N |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
139 | NE |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
140 | N |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
140 | NW |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
140 | 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. |
140 | SE |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
141 | E |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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141 | N |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
141 | 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. |
142 | N |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
143 | SE |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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144 | NW |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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145 | E |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
145 | NE |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
145 | NW |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
146 | E |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
147 | 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. |
147 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
147 | SE |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
148 | E |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
148 | E |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
148 | NW |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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148 | SE |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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148 | SE |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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149 | NW |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
150 | N |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
150 | 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. |
151 | 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. |
152 | NW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
152 | SE |
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Topanga |
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California |
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153 | E |
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California City |
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California |
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153 | E |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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153 | E |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
153 | 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. |
153 | NW |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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154 | 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. |
155 | NW |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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156 | N |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
156 | 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. |
156 | SE |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
157 | E |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
157 | NW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
157 | SE |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
158 | E |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
158 | N |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
158 | N |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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158 | 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. |
158 | SE |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
159 | SE |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
160 | E |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | N |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
160 | NW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
160 | NW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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160 | NW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
161 | E |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
163 | 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. |
163 | N |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
163 | SE |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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164 | NE |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
165 | N |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
165 | SE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
166 | N |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
167 | NW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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168 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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169 | E |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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169 | N |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
169 | NW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
170 | NW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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170 | NW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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170 | SE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
170 | 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. |
170 | 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. |
171 | E |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
171 | NW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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171 | SE |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
172 | NW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
172 | NW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
172 | SE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
172 | SE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
172 | SE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
173 | NW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
174 | N |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
175 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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176 | SE |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
176 | 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. |
176 | SE |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
177 | NE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
177 | NE |
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Papoose Flat |
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California |
A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine. |
178 | N |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
178 | N |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
178 | NW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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178 | SE |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
179 | N |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
179 | NE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |