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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. |
5 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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11 | SW |
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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. |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
16 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
16 | NW |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
17 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
17 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
18 | NW |
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Corona |
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California |
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19 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
19 | SW |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
19 | SW |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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21 | SW |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
22 | NW |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
23 | NE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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23 | W |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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25 | W |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
31 | N |
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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. |
31 | 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. |
31 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
32 | NW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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32 | S |
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Vista |
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California |
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33 | NW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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34 | N |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
34 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
34 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
34 | W |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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35 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
35 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
36 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
36 | NE |
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Banning |
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California |
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37 | NW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
37 | 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 |
38 | N |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
38 | NE |
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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. |
38 | NW |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
38 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
40 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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41 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
42 | N |
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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. |
42 | NE |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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42 | NE |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
42 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
43 | 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. |
43 | NW |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
44 | N |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
44 | N |
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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. |
45 | S |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
45 | 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. |
45 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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47 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
48 | 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. |
48 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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48 | S |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
49 | NE |
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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. |
49 | 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. |
50 | S |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
51 | N |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
51 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
52 | 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. |
52 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
52 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
52 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
53 | 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. |
53 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
54 | NW |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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54 | S |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
54 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
54 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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55 | 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. |
55 | 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. |
55 | 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. |
55 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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56 | 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 |
56 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
56 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
56 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
57 | 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. |
57 | 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. |
57 | N |
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Phelan |
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California |
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57 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
57 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
57 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
57 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
58 | 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. |
59 | N |
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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. |
59 | NW |
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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. |
60 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
60 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
60 | S |
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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. |
61 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
61 | NE |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
61 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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62 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
63 | NW |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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63 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
64 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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65 | NE |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
65 | S |
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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. |
65 | S |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
66 | NW |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
66 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
66 | 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. |
67 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
67 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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68 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | 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. |
69 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
70 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
70 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
70 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
71 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
72 | NE |
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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. |
73 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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74 | NE |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
74 | NE |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
74 | NE |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
75 | 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. |
75 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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75 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
77 | NE |
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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. |
77 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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77 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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78 | 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. |
80 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
80 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
81 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
81 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
82 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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83 | N |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
84 | 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. |
84 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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84 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
85 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
86 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
89 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
91 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
92 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
93 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
93 | 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. |
94 | 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. |
95 | 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 |
95 | NW |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
95 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
96 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
97 | N |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
97 | 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. |
99 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
100 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
100 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
106 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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107 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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111 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
113 | 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. |
114 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
116 | 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. |
116 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
116 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
118 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
118 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
119 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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120 | 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. |
120 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
122 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
122 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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123 | 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. |
124 | 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. |
125 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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126 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
127 | 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. |
127 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
128 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
128 | 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. |
128 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
132 | S |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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136 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
137 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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137 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
146 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
148 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
150 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
150 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
151 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
152 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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155 | 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. |
157 | 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. |
159 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
162 | E |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
163 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
165 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
166 | 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. |
167 | 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). |
169 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
171 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
171 | 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. |
173 | E |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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176 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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177 | SE |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
180 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
180 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |