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Fullerton |
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California |
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3 | S |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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5 | NE |
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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. |
11 | SE |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
13 | N |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
13 | S |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
15 | S |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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17 | 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. |
17 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
17 | SW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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19 | N |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
20 | N |
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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. |
21 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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21 | NE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
22 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
22 | 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. |
23 | 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. |
23 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
24 | S |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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24 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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25 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
26 | N |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
27 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
27 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
27 | 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. |
28 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
28 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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29 | NE |
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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. |
30 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
30 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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32 | SE |
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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. |
33 | SE |
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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. |
35 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
35 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
36 | 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. |
36 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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37 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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37 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
38 | N |
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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. |
38 | 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. |
40 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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40 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
41 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
42 | E |
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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. |
42 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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43 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
43 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
44 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
44 | NE |
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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. |
44 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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44 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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46 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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48 | NE |
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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. |
48 | 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. |
49 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
49 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
49 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
49 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
50 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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51 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
51 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
52 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
53 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
56 | 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. |
56 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
56 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
56 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
57 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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57 | NE |
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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 | E |
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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. |
58 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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60 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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60 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
60 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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60 | 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. |
61 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
62 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
65 | 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. |
65 | 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. |
65 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
67 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
67 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
67 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
68 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
68 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
68 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
69 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
69 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
70 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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70 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
71 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
71 | 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 |
71 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
71 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
72 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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72 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
73 | E |
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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. |
74 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
74 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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75 | 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. |
75 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
75 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
76 | 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. |
78 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
78 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
80 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
80 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
81 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
81 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
81 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
82 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
82 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
82 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | 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. |
83 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
83 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
85 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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85 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
86 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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87 | 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. |
87 | 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. |
87 | 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 |
87 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
87 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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87 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
88 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
88 | SE |
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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. |
88 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
90 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
91 | 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. |
91 | SE |
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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. |
91 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
92 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
92 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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92 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
93 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
93 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
93 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
93 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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94 | E |
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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. |
94 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
95 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
95 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
96 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
98 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
98 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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99 | E |
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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. |
99 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
99 | 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. |
99 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
104 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
104 | 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. |
106 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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107 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
107 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
107 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
109 | 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. |
109 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
112 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
113 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
115 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
120 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
121 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
122 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
122 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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124 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
125 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
125 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
127 | 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 |
127 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
128 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
131 | E |
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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. |
131 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
132 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
133 | 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. |
134 | 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). |
137 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
143 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
144 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
144 | 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. |
145 | 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. |
145 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
148 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
151 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
155 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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155 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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157 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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158 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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160 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
161 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
161 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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162 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
162 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
164 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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164 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
165 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
167 | 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. |
168 | 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. |
169 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
170 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
171 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
173 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
174 | 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. |
174 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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177 | NW |
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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. |
178 | NW |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
178 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |