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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
21 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
24 | NW |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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28 | NW |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
29 | W |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
30 | W |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
32 | SW |
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California City |
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California |
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33 | SE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
34 | S |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
35 | SW |
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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. |
40 | NW |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
47 | NW |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
48 | SW |
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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. |
52 | NW |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
52 | SW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
57 | SW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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57 | W |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
58 | S |
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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. |
59 | S |
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Phelan |
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California |
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59 | W |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
62 | S |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
62 | SW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
63 | NW |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
65 | S |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
65 | SE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
65 | W |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
66 | S |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
67 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
67 | S |
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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. |
67 | SE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
68 | NW |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
68 | SW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
69 | NW |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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70 | E |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
70 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
71 | SW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
72 | S |
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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. |
73 | SW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
75 | SW |
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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. |
76 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
76 | S |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
76 | S |
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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. |
77 | S |
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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. |
77 | SE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
77 | SW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
79 | S |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
80 | SE |
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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. |
82 | SE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
83 | SW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
84 | S |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
84 | S |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
85 | NE |
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Furnace Creek |
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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. Near Death Valley. |
85 | S |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
85 | SW |
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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. |
86 | S |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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87 | S |
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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. |
87 | SW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
87 | W |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
88 | 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. |
88 | S |
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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. |
88 | SW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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90 | SW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
90 | SW |
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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. |
91 | N |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
91 | S |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
92 | S |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
93 | NW |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
94 | NW |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
94 | S |
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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. |
94 | SE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
94 | SE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
94 | SE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
94 | SW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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94 | W |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
95 | E |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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95 | SE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
95 | SW |
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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. |
96 | SW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
97 | NW |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
97 | S |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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97 | SW |
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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. |
98 | SW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
100 | S |
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Corona |
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California |
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100 | W |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
101 | NE |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
101 | NE |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
101 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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101 | S |
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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. |
101 | SW |
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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. |
102 | NE |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
102 | S |
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Banning |
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California |
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102 | SE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
103 | SE |
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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. |
103 | SW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
103 | SW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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104 | S |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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104 | SE |
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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. |
104 | SW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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104 | SW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
105 | SE |
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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. |
105 | SW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
106 | S |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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106 | SW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | SW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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107 | S |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
107 | SW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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108 | E |
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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. |
108 | SW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
109 | E |
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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. |
109 | SE |
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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. |
110 | N |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
110 | NW |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
110 | S |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
110 | SE |
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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. |
110 | SW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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110 | SW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
111 | E |
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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. |
111 | SW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
113 | N |
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Mesquite Springs |
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California |
In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
113 | SW |
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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. |
114 | S |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
114 | SW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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114 | SW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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115 | S |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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115 | S |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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116 | S |
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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. |
116 | S |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
116 | SW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
117 | S |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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117 | SW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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118 | SE |
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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. |
118 | SW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
118 | SW |
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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. |
119 | E |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
119 | NE |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
119 | NE |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
119 | S |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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119 | SE |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
119 | SW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
120 | S |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |