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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
12 | E |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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13 | N |
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Ojai |
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California |
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16 | SE |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
19 | E |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
19 | N |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
21 | NE |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
22 | E |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
22 | SE |
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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. |
27 | E |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
28 | E |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
31 | SE |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
32 | NW |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
33 | N |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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34 | N |
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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. |
38 | E |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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39 | E |
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Topanga |
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California |
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39 | N |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
40 | N |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
40 | NE |
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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. |
42 | E |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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43 | E |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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45 | E |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
45 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
46 | E |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
47 | E |
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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. |
51 | E |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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53 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
54 | NE |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
54 | 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). |
54 | SE |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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55 | E |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
56 | E |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
56 | E |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
57 | SE |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
60 | E |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
60 | NE |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
60 | SE |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
60 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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62 | E |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
63 | 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. |
64 | E |
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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. |
65 | E |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
67 | E |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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70 | SE |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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71 | NE |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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72 | E |
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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. |
72 | E |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
73 | NE |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
74 | NE |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
75 | NE |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
76 | NE |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
76 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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78 | N |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
79 | E |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
80 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
81 | E |
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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. |
81 | E |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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82 | E |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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82 | E |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
82 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
83 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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84 | E |
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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. |
87 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
88 | E |
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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. |
90 | E |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
90 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
91 | E |
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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. |
91 | NE |
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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. |
92 | E |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
93 | E |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
94 | NE |
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California City |
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California |
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95 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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96 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
97 | SE |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
98 | E |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
98 | E |
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Phelan |
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California |
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98 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
98 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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101 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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101 | NW |
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Santa Margarita Lake |
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California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
103 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
103 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
105 | NE |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
107 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
109 | E |
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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. |
110 | E |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
110 | NE |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
110 | SE |
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Caspers Wilderness Park |
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California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
111 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
111 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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112 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
114 | E |
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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. |
114 | E |
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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. |
115 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
116 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
117 | E |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
117 | E |
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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. |
117 | E |
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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. |
117 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
117 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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118 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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118 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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119 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
119 | NE |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
121 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
122 | NE |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
123 | NE |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
125 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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125 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
125 | NW |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
129 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
129 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
129 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
130 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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130 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
130 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
130 | NE |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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131 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
131 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
131 | NW |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
131 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
132 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
132 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
133 | E |
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Oak Glen Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
135 | E |
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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. |
136 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
136 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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137 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
138 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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138 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
139 | NE |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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139 | NE |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
140 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
141 | NE |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
142 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
143 | E |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
143 | N |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
143 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
144 | N |
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Hanford |
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California |
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144 | N |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
144 | NW |
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Lake San Antonio |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
145 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
146 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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146 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
147 | NW |
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SkiesAway Remote Observatories |
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California |
A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes. |
147 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
147 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
147 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
148 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
150 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
150 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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150 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
150 | E |
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Whitewater Preserve |
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California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
150 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
150 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
151 | NE |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
151 | 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 |
151 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
151 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
152 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
152 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
153 | 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. |
155 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
155 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
156 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
156 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
156 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
160 | 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. |
160 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
161 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
161 | SE |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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California |
Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego. |
161 | SE |
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Mission Trails Regional Park |
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California |
Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
162 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
162 | NW |
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Condon Peak Campground |
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California |
A campground on BLM land. |
162 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
164 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
164 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
164 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
165 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
165 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
165 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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166 | 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. |
166 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
167 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
167 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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168 | 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. |
168 | 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 |
168 | N |
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Redwood Mountain View |
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California |
A vacation rental. |
169 | E |
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Copper Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
170 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
171 | N |
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Big Meadow |
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California |
Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers. |
171 | N |
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Big Stump |
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California |
An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
172 | E |
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Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
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California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
174 | N |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
174 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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175 | N |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
175 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
176 | NE |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
177 | NW |
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Limekiln State Park |
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California |
State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak. |
177 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
178 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
178 | N |
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Mendota Wildlife Area |
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California |
A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity. |
179 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
180 | E |
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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. |