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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
3 | S |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
6 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
12 | W |
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Porterville |
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California |
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20 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
20 | SE |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
30 | NW |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
31 | E |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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31 | W |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
39 | E |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
39 | N |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
40 | N |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
42 | N |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
45 | E |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
47 | SE |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
48 | W |
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Hanford |
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California |
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52 | E |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
53 | NW |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
54 | S |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
54 | SE |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
55 | W |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
57 | NE |
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Independence Creek Campground |
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California |
Campground in a Inyo County. |
66 | N |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
66 | S |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
66 | SE |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
67 | SE |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
68 | NW |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
70 | SE |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
71 | S |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
72 | S |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
73 | NE |
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Papoose Flat |
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California |
A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine. |
73 | NW |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
73 | SE |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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74 | N |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
74 | N |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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77 | E |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
78 | NE |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
84 | SE |
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California City |
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California |
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88 | N |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
88 | NE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
88 | SE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
88 | SW |
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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. |
89 | NW |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
90 | NE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
90 | NW |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
90 | NW |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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90 | NW |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
90 | NW |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
92 | NW |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
92 | S |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
92 | W |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
93 | S |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
94 | NW |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
94 | S |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
94 | SE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
96 | SE |
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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. |
96 | SW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
97 | S |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
97 | S |
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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. |
98 | E |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
98 | NE |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
99 | NE |
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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. |
99 | NW |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
99 | NW |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
99 | S |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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101 | W |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
105 | N |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
105 | W |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
106 | S |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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108 | S |
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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. |
108 | S |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
109 | W |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
110 | SW |
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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. |
111 | NW |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
112 | E |
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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. |
112 | S |
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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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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
113 | SW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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114 | W |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
115 | SE |
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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. |
116 | SW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
117 | S |
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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. |
118 | N |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
118 | SW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
118 | SW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
119 | N |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
119 | S |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
119 | S |
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Ojai |
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California |
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120 | W |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
121 | S |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
121 | S |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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121 | SW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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121 | SW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
121 | SW |
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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). |
121 | W |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
122 | SE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
122 | SW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
123 | N |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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123 | NW |
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Merced |
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California |
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123 | NW |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
123 | SE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
125 | S |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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125 | SW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
127 | SE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
127 | W |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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127 | W |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
128 | SW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
129 | S |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
130 | E |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
130 | S |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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130 | SE |
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Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead |
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California |
A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom. |
131 | S |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
132 | N |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
132 | S |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
132 | S |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
132 | W |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
134 | NW |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
134 | S |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
134 | SE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
135 | S |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
135 | S |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
135 | SE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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135 | SW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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136 | S |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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137 | N |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
137 | S |
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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. |
137 | SE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
138 | S |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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140 | S |
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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. |
141 | S |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
141 | S |
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Topanga |
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California |
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142 | S |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
142 | S |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
142 | S |
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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. |
142 | SE |
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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. |
143 | NE |
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Alkali |
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Nevada |
An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
143 | S |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
144 | NE |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
145 | N |
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Bodie |
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California |
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145 | NW |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
145 | S |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
145 | 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. |
146 | NW |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
146 | S |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
146 | SE |
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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. |
147 | NW |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
147 | S |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
147 | S |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
147 | SE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
148 | NW |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
148 | S |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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149 | N |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
149 | S |
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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. |
150 | NW |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
151 | SE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
152 | SE |
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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. |
152 | W |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
153 | NW |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
154 | S |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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154 | S |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
154 | W |
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MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
155 | E |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
156 | E |
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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. |
156 | NW |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
156 | SE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
156 | SE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
156 | W |
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Fremont Peak |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park. |
157 | E |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
158 | S |
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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. |
158 | SE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
159 | NW |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
159 | SE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
160 | NE |
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Tonopah Stargazing Park |
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Nevada |
Site of Star parties. In Tonopah. |
160 | NE |
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Tonopah |
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Nevada |
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160 | SE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
160 | SE |
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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. |
160 | W |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
161 | S |
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Torrance |
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California |
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161 | SE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
162 | W |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
163 | 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. |
164 | NW |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
164 | NW |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
164 | NW |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
164 | S |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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165 | N |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
165 | S |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
165 | SE |
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N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
165 | W |
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Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park |
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California |
State park in Big Sur. |
166 | N |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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166 | NW |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
167 | S |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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167 | S |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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168 | NW |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
168 | NW |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
169 | N |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
169 | 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. |
169 | SE |
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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. |
170 | SE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
170 | W |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
171 | SE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
171 | SE |
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Corona |
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California |
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172 | NW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
172 | NW |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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172 | S |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
172 | SE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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173 | W |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
174 | NW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
175 | N |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
175 | W |
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Carmel |
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California |
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176 | SE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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177 | E |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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177 | NW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
177 | NW |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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177 | S |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
177 | S |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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177 | S |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
178 | E |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
178 | NW |
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Rancho Cañada del Oro |
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California |
An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach. |
178 | SE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
178 | W |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
179 | NW |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
179 | SE |
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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. |