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Long Beach |
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California |
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10 | NW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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12 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
13 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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14 | NW |
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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. |
16 | E |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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17 | NE |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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17 | NW |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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20 | N |
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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. |
20 | N |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
21 | E |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
21 | 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. |
22 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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25 | E |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
25 | N |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
26 | N |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
26 | N |
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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. |
27 | NE |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
27 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
28 | 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. |
28 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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29 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
30 | E |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
31 | 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. |
32 | NE |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
32 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
33 | N |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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33 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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34 | E |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
35 | N |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
36 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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36 | NE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
37 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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38 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
39 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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39 | NW |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
40 | 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. |
41 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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42 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
44 | 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. |
44 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
45 | E |
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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. |
45 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
47 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
47 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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49 | NE |
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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. |
49 | NW |
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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. |
49 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
50 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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50 | N |
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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. |
50 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
51 | NE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
52 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
54 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
55 | NW |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
56 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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56 | NE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
58 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
58 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
59 | E |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
59 | 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. |
60 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
60 | 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. |
61 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
61 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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61 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
62 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
62 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
62 | 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. |
63 | E |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
63 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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64 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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64 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
65 | 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. |
66 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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67 | 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. |
67 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
70 | N |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
70 | NW |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
72 | 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. |
72 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
74 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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74 | 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. |
75 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
76 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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76 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
76 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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76 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
77 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
77 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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77 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
77 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
78 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
78 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
78 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
80 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
81 | E |
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Palomar Observatory |
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California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
82 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
82 | 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. |
82 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
83 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | 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. |
84 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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84 | 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. |
84 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
84 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
86 | 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. |
86 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
86 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
87 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
87 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
87 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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87 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
87 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
89 | 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. |
89 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
90 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
90 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
92 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
92 | 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. |
93 | 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. |
94 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
94 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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95 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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95 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
95 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
96 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
96 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
96 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
98 | 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. |
98 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
98 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
98 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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100 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
101 | 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. |
101 | 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. |
101 | 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 |
101 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
103 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
103 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
104 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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105 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
105 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
109 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
109 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
109 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
110 | E |
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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. |
110 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
110 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
111 | 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. |
111 | 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. |
112 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | E |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
115 | 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. |
115 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
115 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
115 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
116 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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117 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
120 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
121 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
123 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
123 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
124 | 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). |
125 | 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. |
127 | 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. |
129 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
131 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
132 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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134 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
136 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
137 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
137 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
137 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
140 | 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 |
144 | 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. |
146 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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146 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
148 | 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. |
148 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
152 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
153 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
153 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
158 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
160 | 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. |
160 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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161 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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161 | 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. |
164 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
165 | 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. |
165 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
165 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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166 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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166 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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167 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
167 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
169 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | 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. |
173 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
176 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
177 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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179 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |