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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
22 | E |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
22 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
28 | W |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
33 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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36 | NE |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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36 | W |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
38 | W |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
48 | S |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
48 | S |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
51 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
51 | S |
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Paradise |
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California |
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53 | SW |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
55 | SE |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
56 | S |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
60 | E |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
62 | N |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
62 | SE |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
64 | E |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
69 | NE |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
70 | SE |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
71 | S |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
77 | N |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
79 | SE |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
83 | W |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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84 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
86 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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88 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
88 | SE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
90 | NE |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
95 | S |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
95 | SE |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
96 | SE |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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96 | SE |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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96 | SE |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
100 | E |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
100 | S |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
101 | SE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
101 | SW |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
103 | N |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
104 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
105 | SE |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
105 | SE |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
107 | SW |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
109 | S |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
110 | S |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
110 | SW |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
110 | W |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
112 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
113 | W |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
115 | NE |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
115 | SE |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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115 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
116 | SE |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
117 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
118 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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118 | SW |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
119 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
121 | N |
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Klamath Falls |
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Oregon |
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123 | S |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
123 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
125 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
125 | S |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
126 | N |
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Ashland |
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Oregon |
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126 | S |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
126 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
127 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
128 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
129 | SW |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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132 | S |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
132 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
132 | SE |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
133 | N |
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Lake of the Woods |
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Oregon |
A clearing by a resort in Great Meadow Sno-Park. |
133 | S |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
133 | SW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
134 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
135 | NW |
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Critter Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory near Ruch. |
135 | S |
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Angwin |
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California |
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135 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
136 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
136 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
136 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
137 | SW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
138 | N |
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Medford |
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Oregon |
Home of the Southern Oregon Skywatchers. |
138 | SE |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
139 | S |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
139 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
140 | E |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
140 | NW |
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Williams Observatory |
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Oregon |
Near Williams. |
141 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
141 | SE |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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142 | SE |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
143 | S |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
145 | N |
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Chiloquin |
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Oregon |
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145 | S |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
145 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
145 | S |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
146 | S |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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147 | S |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
147 | S |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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147 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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147 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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148 | S |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
148 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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148 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
150 | N |
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Spodue Lookout |
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Oregon |
A fire tower lookout in Fremont-Winema National Forest. |
150 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
152 | S |
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Napa |
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California |
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152 | S |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
152 | SE |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
153 | NW |
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Oregon Vortex |
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Oregon |
Hard to describe briefly. Best read their webpage. |
153 | S |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
153 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
154 | S |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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154 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
155 | NW |
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Grants Pass |
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Oregon |
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155 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
155 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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155 | SE |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
156 | SE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
157 | SE |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
157 | SE |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
160 | S |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
161 | S |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
161 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
161 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
163 | S |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
164 | SE |
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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. |
165 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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166 | NW |
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Brookings |
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Oregon |
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166 | S |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
167 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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168 | N |
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Summer Lake Hot Springs |
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Oregon |
A guest ranch with camping. |
169 | N |
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Crater Lake National Park |
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Oregon |
National park in Crater Lake. |
169 | S |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
170 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
171 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
171 | S |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
172 | S |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
173 | S |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
175 | S |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
176 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
176 | S |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
176 | S |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
176 | SE |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
177 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
177 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
178 | S |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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179 | S |
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Drakes Bay visitors center |
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California |
Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park. |
179 | S |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
179 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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