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Bullhead City |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave county |
20 | NE |
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Flying M Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
29 | S |
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Moabi Regional Park |
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California |
Park in Needles. |
39 | E |
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Hualapai Mountain County Park |
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Arizona |
This chart is centered on a site along Hualapai Mtn Road, near a picnic area. It is used for star parties by the High Desert Astronomy Club. Forecast covers the Hualapai Mountain County Park. |
39 | N |
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Nelson's Landing |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
47 | NE |
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Hualapai Valley Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
47 | W |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
50 | S |
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Lake Havasu City |
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Arizona |
Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School. |
53 | W |
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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. |
57 | W |
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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. |
58 | E |
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Misti Mountain Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
62 | SE |
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Wikieup |
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Arizona |
A town in Mohave County. A remote site for the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) is nearby. |
63 | N |
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Temple Bar |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
65 | SW |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
66 | N |
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Henderson |
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Nevada |
A town in Clark county. |
67 | N |
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Lake Mead (ASN-LV) |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas on the west shore of the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. Chart covers the south-west lobe of Lake Mead. |
67 | W |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Stargazer Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
71 | W |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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76 | SE |
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Burro Creek Campground |
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Arizona |
A campground in the Sonoran desert. |
77 | NW |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |
78 | NW |
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Las Vegas |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
80 | E |
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Grand Canyon Caverns |
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Arizona |
A rv campground. Used by the High Desert Astronomy Club (HDAC). |
80 | SW |
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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. |
81 | N |
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Echo Bay |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
83 | SE |
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Nothing Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
84 | NW |
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Copernicus Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas. |
84 | NW |
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Red Rock Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
84 | SE |
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Alamo Lake State Park |
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Arizona |
State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event. |
86 | NW |
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Lovell Canyon |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest. |
88 | NE |
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Mount Dellenbaugh |
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Arizona |
A mountain in the Parashant National Monument. |
90 | S |
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Bouse |
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Arizona |
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93 | SW |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
95 | W |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
97 | NW |
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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. |
98 | N |
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Whitney Pockets |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
104 | S |
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Quartzsite |
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Arizona |
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105 | SW |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
106 | S |
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Blythe |
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California |
Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club. |
107 | S |
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Salome Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
109 | N |
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Moapa Valley |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
109 | NW |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
109 | SE |
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Date Creek |
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Arizona |
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110 | SW |
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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. |
111 | NW |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
111 | SW |
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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. |
113 | E |
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Sundance Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
114 | E |
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Starship #744 Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
115 | SW |
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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. |
116 | NW |
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Indian Springs |
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Nevada |
Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby. |
117 | SW |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
119 | E |
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Grand View Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Ash Fork. |
119 | SE |
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Congress |
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Arizona |
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119 | SW |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
119 | SW |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
119 | SW |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
120 | E |
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Williamson Backyard Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
120 | SE |
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Antenna Site |
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Arizona |
Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club |
120 | SW |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
121 | SW |
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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. |
122 | E |
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Abra Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
126 | E |
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Prescott |
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Arizona |
Home of the Prescott Astronomy Club. |
127 | W |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
128 | SW |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
131 | SW |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
131 | W |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
132 | E |
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StarPines Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
133 | E |
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Annbar Canyon |
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Arizona |
Home of Dorrit Hoffleit Observatory. |
134 | E |
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Malpas Observatory West |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Williams. |
135 | E |
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Blue Hills Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
135 | SW |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
137 | E |
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CAS Remote Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site of the Coconino Astronomical Society. |
137 | N |
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Black Rock |
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Arizona |
Used as a star party site by the Southern Utah Astronomical Society. Note: this chart is on Utah Time (uses DST). |
137 | SW |
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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. |
138 | SW |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
139 | W |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
140 | E |
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Mingus Mountain Summit |
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Arizona |
Also the location of the Woodchute Trailhead. Used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, an astronomy Club in Sedona. |
140 | SW |
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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 |
141 | E |
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Cuttin' Edge Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Mayer. |
141 | SW |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
142 | SE |
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Morristown |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sun City West Astronomy Club. |
143 | SW |
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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
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California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
143 | SW |
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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. |
145 | SW |
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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. |
145 | W |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
146 | N |
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Saint George |
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Utah |
A town in Washington county. |
147 | E |
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Cherry Road |
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Arizona |
An observing site of the Saguaro Astronomy Club.. |
148 | E |
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Cottonwood |
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Arizona |
Home of the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
148 | N |
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The Copernicus Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
149 | N |
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Red Mountain Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
149 | N |
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Kayenta Observatory |
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Utah |
A private observatory. |
149 | NW |
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Amargosa Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Amargosa Valley. |
151 | SE |
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Saddle Mountain Site |
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Arizona |
An observing site, few miles south of Saddle Mountain, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. |
151 | SW |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
152 | E |
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Cordes Lakes Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
152 | NE |
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Grand Canyon Star Party (South Rim) |
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Arizona |
A Star party held in Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim). |
153 | SW |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
154 | SE |
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Badger Springs Trailhead |
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Arizona |
AKA Friends of Agua Fria National Monument (FAFNM) Badger Springs Dark Sky Viewpoint. |
154 | SW |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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155 | SW |
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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. |
155 | SW |
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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. |
156 | NW |
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Furnace Creek |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley. |
156 | SW |
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Banning |
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California |
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156 | SW |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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157 | SE |
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Black Canyon City Star Party |
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Arizona |
A regular star party held by the Phoenix Astronomical Society in High Desert Park. Located in Black Canyon City. |
158 | W |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
159 | NE |
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Leeds |
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Utah |
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159 | NW |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
159 | SE |
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Lake Pleasant |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Phoenix Astronomical Society. |
160 | E |
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A Shooting Star Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observatory of A Shooting Star Inn. In Kendrick Park. |
160 | E |
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USNO Flagstaff Station |
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Arizona |
A U.S. Naval Observatory also known as NOFS. Near Flagstaff. |
160 | E |
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Sedona |
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Arizona |
Home of the Sirius Lookers of Sedona, the Sedona Astronomy Club. |
160 | W |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
160 | W |
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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. |
161 | W |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
163 | SE |
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New River |
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Arizona |
Home of the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club. |
163 | SE |
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Sun City West |
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Arizona |
Forecast covers the north-west suburbs of Phoenix, including Surprise, Sun City, Peoria, and Glendale. |
163 | SE |
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Space Photons Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Peoria. |
163 | W |
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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. |
164 | E |
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Beaver Creek Observing Site |
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Arizona |
A private observing site. |
164 | W |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
165 | E |
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Bruce Brockett Trailhead |
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Arizona |
Parking lot of the trailhead of the Bruce Brockett TrailUsed by the Astronomers of Verde Valley. |
165 | E |
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Flagstaff |
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Arizona |
Home of the Lowell Observatory and NURO. Also home of the Coconino Astronomical Society, the Flagstaff Astronomy Club and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. |
165 | SE |
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Anthem |
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Arizona |
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166 | W |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
167 | S |
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Yuma |
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Arizona |
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167 | SW |
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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. |
168 | NE |
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Zion Lodge |
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Utah |
A hotel in Zion National Park. Near Springdale. Used by members of the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
168 | SE |
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GCC North Observatory |
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Arizona |
Observing platform at the North Campus of Glendale Community College. Used by GCC ASTRO, the GCC astronomy club. |
168 | SW |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
168 | SW |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
169 | E |
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Sirius Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
169 | S |
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Alpha Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
169 | SW |
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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. |
169 | W |
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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. |
170 | S |
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Beta Scorpii Observation Site |
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Arizona |
A private observatory. |
170 | SW |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
170 | SW |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
170 | W |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
171 | NE |
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Stargazing Zion |
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Utah |
A private site used for commercial stargazing tours. |
171 | SE |
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Wildflower Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Goodyear. |
172 | E |
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Anderson Mesa Station |
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Arizona |
An observatory site of Lowell Observatory. IAU 688. Also site of the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer. Near Flagstaff. |
172 | NE |
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Stellar Vista Observatory |
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Utah |
A public observatory affiliated with the Southern Utah Space Foundation. In Kanab |
172 | S |
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El Centro |
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California |
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173 | SW |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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174 | S |
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Tacna Observing Station |
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Arizona |
Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA). |
175 | SE |
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Sentinel Rock Observing Station |
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Arizona |
A private observatory in Sentinel Rock Estates. |
176 | NE |
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Vermillion Cliffs Observatory |
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Utah |
Observatory near Kanab. |
176 | W |
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Phelan |
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California |
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177 | E |
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Stoneman Lake |
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Arizona |
A site used by the Sirius Lookers of Sedona. In Coconino National Forest. |
177 | SE |
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Carefree |
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Arizona |
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178 | S |
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Gopherville Observatory |
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Arizona |
A private observatory near Sumerton. |
178 | W |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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179 | SE |
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Camp Creek |
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Arizona |
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179 | SE |
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Sentinel |
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Arizona |
ADVISORY from the Saguaro Astronomy Club: Before observing here, tell the Maricopa County Sheriff's office (602-876-1801) and ask for the latest for safety information. |
179 | SW |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
180 | SW |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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