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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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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
29 | N |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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38 | E |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
38 | SE |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
43 | E |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
44 | W |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
48 | SE |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
49 | W |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
52 | W |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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53 | 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. |
53 | S |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
53 | S |
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Paradise |
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California |
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55 | S |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
57 | S |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
57 | 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. |
59 | 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. |
60 | 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. |
68 | 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. |
69 | SE |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
70 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
71 | 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. |
71 | S |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
71 | W |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
72 | SE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
79 | 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. |
83 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
84 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
84 | SE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
90 | S |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
90 | S |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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91 | S |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
93 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | S |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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96 | SE |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
97 | NE |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
97 | S |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
99 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
99 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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99 | 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. |
101 | S |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
105 | S |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
105 | W |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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106 | SE |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
109 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
109 | S |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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109 | S |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
109 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
110 | SE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
111 | SE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
113 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
114 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
116 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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118 | E |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
119 | N |
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Klamath Falls |
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Oregon |
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119 | S |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
119 | SE |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
121 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
122 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
122 | SW |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
123 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
123 | 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.) |
124 | 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. |
125 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
127 | 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. |
128 | S |
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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. |
128 | 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 |
129 | S |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
129 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
129 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
130 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | W |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
132 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
132 | SE |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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133 | NW |
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Ashland |
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Oregon |
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134 | N |
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Lake of the Woods |
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Oregon |
A clearing by a resort in Great Meadow Sno-Park. |
134 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
134 | S |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
134 | W |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
135 | S |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
135 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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137 | S |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
137 | SW |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
139 | 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. |
139 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
139 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
142 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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142 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
143 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
144 | N |
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Chiloquin |
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Oregon |
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144 | N |
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Spodue Lookout |
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Oregon |
A fire tower lookout in Fremont-Winema National Forest. |
144 | NW |
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Critter Observatory |
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Oregon |
A private observatory near Ruch. |
144 | S |
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Angwin |
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California |
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145 | NW |
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Medford |
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Oregon |
Home of the Southern Oregon Skywatchers. |
146 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
146 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
147 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
147 | SE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
148 | S |
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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 |
148 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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148 | SE |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
148 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
149 | SW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
149 | SW |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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150 | NW |
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Williams Observatory |
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Oregon |
Near Williams. |
150 | SW |
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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. |
150 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
151 | S |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
152 | S |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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154 | S |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
154 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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154 | SW |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
155 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
157 | 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. |
158 | N |
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Summer Lake Hot Springs |
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Oregon |
A guest ranch with camping. |
158 | S |
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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. |
158 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
158 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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159 | S |
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Napa |
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California |
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160 | NW |
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Oregon Vortex |
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Oregon |
Hard to describe briefly. Best read their webpage. |
160 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
161 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
161 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
163 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
163 | S |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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163 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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163 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
164 | NW |
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Grants Pass |
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Oregon |
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164 | S |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
164 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
164 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
165 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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165 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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167 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
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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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
170 | S |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
170 | SE |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
171 | SE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
174 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
174 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
175 | S |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
176 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
177 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
178 | 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. |
179 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
179 | S |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
179 | 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. |
180 | S |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
180 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |