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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
9 | NW |
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OCA Go-To Group |
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California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
9 | SW |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
10 | W |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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11 | NW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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12 | NE |
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Corona |
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California |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
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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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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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18 | N |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
18 | S |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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19 | S |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
22 | 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. |
22 | 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. |
23 | N |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
23 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
25 | N |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
25 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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26 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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27 | 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. |
27 | S |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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28 | NW |
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Monrovia |
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California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
30 | N |
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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. |
31 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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31 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
32 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
33 | 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. |
33 | 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. |
34 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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34 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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35 | NE |
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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. |
37 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
37 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
37 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
37 | 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. |
38 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
38 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
38 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
39 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
39 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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41 | 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. |
41 | 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. |
41 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
41 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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43 | 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. |
43 | 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. |
45 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
45 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
46 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
46 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
47 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
47 | 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. |
47 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
48 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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48 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
49 | 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. |
50 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
50 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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50 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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51 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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52 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
53 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
53 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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54 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
55 | 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. |
55 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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55 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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56 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
56 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
57 | 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. |
57 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
58 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
58 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
59 | 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. |
59 | 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 |
60 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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60 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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61 | 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. |
61 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
62 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
63 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
63 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
63 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
63 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
64 | 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. |
64 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
64 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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65 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
65 | 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. |
66 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
67 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
68 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
69 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
70 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
71 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
71 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
71 | 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. |
72 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
72 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
72 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
73 | 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. |
73 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
73 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
74 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
75 | 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. |
75 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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76 | 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. |
76 | 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. |
76 | 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 |
76 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
77 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
77 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
78 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
78 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
78 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
78 | 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. |
78 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
78 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
79 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
79 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
80 | 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. |
80 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
82 | 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. |
82 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
83 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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83 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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83 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
84 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
85 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
85 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
85 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
85 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
86 | 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. |
87 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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88 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | 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. |
90 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | 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. |
91 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
92 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
93 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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94 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
95 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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96 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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96 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
96 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
97 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
98 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
100 | 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. |
100 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
100 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
101 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
102 | 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. |
102 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
103 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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105 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
106 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
107 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
108 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | 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 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
115 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
116 | 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 |
116 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
121 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
124 | 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. |
124 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
124 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
125 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
126 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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128 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
128 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
130 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
131 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
134 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
135 | 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. |
136 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
136 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
137 | 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. |
141 | NE |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
143 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
144 | 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. |
144 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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145 | 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). |
149 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
149 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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151 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
152 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
157 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
157 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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159 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
161 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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162 | 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. |
163 | 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. |
167 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
168 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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168 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
170 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
172 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
172 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
172 | 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. |
172 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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173 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
176 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
177 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |