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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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5 | W |
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El Cariso |
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California |
A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd. |
12 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
16 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
16 | SW |
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Caspers Wilderness Park |
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California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
17 | S |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
17 | W |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
19 | N |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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20 | NW |
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Corona |
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California |
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20 | W |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
23 | SW |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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24 | SW |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
25 | SW |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
26 | W |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
28 | N |
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San Bernardino County Museum |
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California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
28 | W |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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30 | W |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
31 | NE |
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Banning |
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California |
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32 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
32 | S |
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Vista |
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California |
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32 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
33 | S |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
33 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
33 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
33 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
34 | NE |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
34 | NW |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
34 | NW |
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OCA Go-To Group |
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California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
34 | SE |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
35 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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36 | N |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
36 | W |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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37 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
37 | W |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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38 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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38 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
38 | S |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
39 | N |
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Robert Brownlee Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
39 | W |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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40 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
40 | NW |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
42 | N |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
42 | N |
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Silverwood Lake |
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California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
42 | S |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
43 | NW |
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Cow Canyon Saddle |
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California |
A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
43 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
44 | NE |
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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
44 | SE |
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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
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California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
45 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
45 | S |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
48 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
48 | S |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
49 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
49 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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50 | S |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
50 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
50 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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51 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
51 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
51 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
51 | NW |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
51 | S |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
51 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
52 | E |
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Desert Hot Springs |
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California |
A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa. |
52 | E |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
52 | NW |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
52 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
52 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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53 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
54 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
54 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
55 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
55 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
55 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
56 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
56 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
57 | N |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
57 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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57 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
57 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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57 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
58 | N |
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Luz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley. |
58 | NW |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
58 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
59 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
59 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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60 | NE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
60 | NW |
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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. |
60 | S |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
60 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
60 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
62 | SE |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
62 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
63 | W |
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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. |
64 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
64 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
64 | S |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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65 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
65 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
65 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
65 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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66 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
66 | S |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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California |
Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego. |
66 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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67 | NE |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
67 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
67 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
68 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
68 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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69 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
69 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
69 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
70 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
70 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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72 | NE |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
72 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
73 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
73 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
74 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
75 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
76 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
77 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
79 | E |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
79 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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80 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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80 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
81 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
81 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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81 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
85 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
85 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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85 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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85 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
87 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
87 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
88 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
90 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
90 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
93 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
93 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
95 | N |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
95 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
97 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
97 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
97 | W |
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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. |
99 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
99 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
99 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
101 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
104 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
106 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
108 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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108 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
109 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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111 | E |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
115 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
116 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
116 | S |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
118 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
119 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
119 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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121 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
122 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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122 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
123 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
123 | NE |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
123 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
124 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
126 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
127 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
128 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
128 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
128 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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130 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
131 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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135 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
137 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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137 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
145 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
146 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
148 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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150 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
150 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
151 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
152 | NE |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
152 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
157 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
163 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
163 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
168 | NE |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
169 | E |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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169 | NW |
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Carrizo Plain National Monument |
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California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
169 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
170 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
171 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
171 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
173 | SE |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
176 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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177 | NE |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
178 | E |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
178 | E |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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178 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
180 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |