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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Whitewater Preserve			California	Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon.
10	E		Desert Hot Springs			California	A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa.
13	W		Banning			California
14	NE		Pioneertown Mountains Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
15	NW		Big Falls Campground			California	A campground near Forest Falls.
16	NE		Yucca Valley			California	Home of the Andromeda Society.
17	W		Oak Glen Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers.
18	S		Idyllwild			California
19	SE		Thousand Palms			California	Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert.
21	SE		Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory			California	AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory.
22	NE		Copper Mountain Observatory			California	Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park.
22	NW		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
22	NW		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
23	NW		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
26	NE		Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station			California	aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79.
26	NE		Landers			California	Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society.
26	NE		Star Camp Observatory			California	A private observatory.
28	NE		Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater			California	Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground.
30	SE		Rustic Valley Observator			California	A private observatory.
31	N		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
31	SE		Sawmill Trailhead			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats
33	S		Lake Riverside Estates			California	A private community in Aguanga.
33	S		Santa Rosa Mountain			California	Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground.
33	W		Moreno Valley			California
33	W		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
34	E		Jumbo Rocks			California	A campground in Joshua Tree National Park.
35	NW		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
35	S		OCA Anza Observatory			California	Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza.
36	E		The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center			California	Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms.
36	NW		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
36	NW		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
37	SW		Spencers Crossing			California	A neighborhood in Winchester, CA
40	W		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
41	N		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
41	S		Erickson Observatory Site			California	Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs.
41	SW		WeBeWebbiers Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Temecula.
42	E		Twentynine Palms Airport			California	An airport near Twentynine Palms.
44	SW		Lake Elsinore			California
44	SW		Temecula			California	Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers.
45	NW		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
45	S		Palomar Observatory			California	Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope
48	NW		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
49	SW		El Cariso			California	A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd.
50	NW		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
51	E		Cottonwood Spring Campground			California	A campground at Joshua Tree National Park.
51	S		Pauma Valley			California	Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory.
51	SW		Rock Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fallbrook.
53	S		Borrego Springs			California	Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort.
53	W		Corona			California
54	S		Mais Observatory			California	A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center.
54	SW		Far Away Observatory			California	A private observatory in Valley Center.
54	W		Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
57	S		SkyScapes Observatory			California	A private observatory in Borrego Springs.
59	SW		Boulder Knolls Observatory			California	A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74.
60	SW		Caspers Wilderness Park			California	Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids.
60	SW		Melinda Heights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
60	W		Cow Canyon Saddle			California	A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
60	W		OCA Silverado			California	A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine.
61	NW		Phelan			California
63	S		Selkovitch's Observatory			California
63	W		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
64	E		Clarks Pass			California	A a spot along highway 62.
64	NE		Amboy Crater			California	Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy.
64	NW		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
64	S		Curiosity Peak Observatory			California	A private observatory.
64	S		Galaxy Gazers Observatory			California	A private observatory near Julian.
64	S		LaBelle Observatory			California	A private observatory.
64	S		San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park			California	State park and site of of monthly star parties.
64	SE		Salton Sea State Recreation Area			California	State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers
64	SW		Rock Springs Observatory			California	A private observatory.
64	SW		Vista			California
64	W		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
65	NW		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
67	SW		San Clemente			California
67	SW		San Onofre State Beach			California	State beach just south fo San Clamente.
67	SW		Sonrisa Observatory			California	A private observatory near Escondido.
68	S		Little Blair Valley			California
68	S		Tassi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
68	S		SkyStar Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates.
68	SW		Laguna Niguel			California	Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano.
68	W		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
69	S		Ramona Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ramona.
69	SW		Oceanside			California	Centered on Oceanside City Beach.
69	W		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
70	NW		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
70	W		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
71	W		Fountain Valley			California	Near Santa Ana.
72	S		Hawks Landing Observatory			California	A private observatory
72	SW		Laguna Beach			California
72	SW		Rancho del Rio Observatory			California	A private observatory
73	W		Anaheim			California
73	W		Fullerton			California
74	E		Desert Center			California	A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass.
74	N		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
74	S		Poinsettia Observatory			California	A private observatory in Poway.
74	SW		Santaluz Observatory			California	Observatory in Santaluz Club.
75	NW		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
76	S		Pageant Avenue Observatory			California	A private observatory.
77	S		Lockwood Observatory			California	A private observatory.
78	W		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
79	NE		GMDRC			California	The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations.
79	NE		Trilobite Wilderness			California	A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot.
79	S		Alpine			California
79	S		Scripps Ranch Observatory			California	A private observatory.
79	SW		Del Mar			California
80	N		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
80	NW		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
80	S		Pine Valley Creek trailhead			California	Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California.
80	SW		Sorrento Mesa Observatory			California	A private observatory.
80	W		Huntington Beach			California
80	W		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
81	NW		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
81	S		Mount Laguna Observatory			California	Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU).
82	S		Mission Trails Regional Park			California	Centered on Kumeyaay Campground in Mission Trails Regional Park. Site of public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association.
82	W		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
84	S		El Cajon			California
84	SW		University of Califoria San Diego			California	UCSD is actually located in La Jolla.
84	W		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
85	W		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
86	SW		Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial			California	Memorial park.
86	W		Old Town Pasadena			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.
87	S		La Mesa			California	A town in San Diego county.
89	W		Long Beach			California
91	S		Reuben H. Fleet Science Center			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.
91	W		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
93	S		San Diego			California	Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association.
94	W		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
95	S		Chula Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
95	W		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
96	W		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
97	NW		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
97	S		Tierra del Sol			California	Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA)
97	W		Torrance			California
98	NW		Lancaster			California
100	W		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
101	W		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
101	W		El Segundo			California
101	W		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
102	NE		Hole-in-the-Wall Campground			California	Campground in the Mojave desert.
102	W		Mar Vista			California
103	NW		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
103	S		Tijuana			Baja California	Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California.
103	W		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
104	NW		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
104	SE		El Centro			California
106	S		Observatorio las Acacias			Baja California	Un sitio privado.
106	W		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	W		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
107	NW		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
108	NE		Cima			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve.
108	W		Granada Hills			California
109	NE		Halloran Summit			California
109	NW		California City			California
110	W		Santa Clarita			California
111	NE		Teutonia Peak			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
112	W		Topanga			California
112	W		Woodland Hills			California
118	NW		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
120	N		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
121	E		Blythe			California	Home of the Colorado River Astronomy Club.
122	NW		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
122	W		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
122	W		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
123	W		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
123	W		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
125	NW		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
126	S		Cañón del Tajo			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronónica.
127	NW		Ridgecrest			California
128	W		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
129	NW		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
129	SW		San Clemente Island (North)			California	Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island.
130	NW		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
130	W		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
131	NW		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
131	S		Valle de Guadalupe			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto.
132	W		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
133	NE		Moabi Regional Park			California	Park in Needles.
134	N		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
134	W		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
138	NW		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
138	W		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
140	E		Lake Havasu City			Arizona	Home of Beyer Observatory at Thunderbolt Middle School.
140	NW		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
140	W		Santa Paula			California
141	E		Quartzsite			Arizona
143	NE		Bullhead City			Arizona	A town in Mohave county
146	NW		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
146	SE		Yuma			Arizona
147	NW		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
147	S		Ensenada			Baja California
149	W		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
150	S		Pino Colorado			Baja California	Sitio de observación astronómica.
150	W		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
150	W		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
151	NE		Mt Potosi Observatory			Nevada	An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas
151	W		Ojai			California
152	E		Bouse			Arizona
152	NW		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
152	SE		Gopherville Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory near Sumerton.
152	W		Lockwood Valley			California
154	E		Salome Observing Station			Arizona	Remote site for International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).
154	SE		Beta Scorpii Observation Site			Arizona	A private observatory.
155	NW		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
157	N		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
158	N		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
158	N		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
158	NE		Lovell Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the south-east perimiter of Toiyabe National Forest.
162	NE		Flying M Observatory			Arizona	A private observatory.
162	NE		Nelson's Landing			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
164	NE		Red Rock Canyon			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
165	NW		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
165	NW		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
169	N		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
169	NE		Copernicus Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Las Vegas.
170	N		Furnace Creek			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.
171	NE		Henderson			Nevada	A town in Clark county.
171	NW		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
172	NW		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
172	NW		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
174	NE		Las Vegas			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
176	E		Antenna Site			Arizona	Observing site near I-10 and Hovatter Rd, used by the Saguaro Astronomy Club and the East Valley Astronomy Club
176	NE		Hualapai Mountain County Park			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.
178	E		Alamo Lake State Park			Arizona	State park and site of the annual Night Under the Stars event.
179	N		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
179	NE		Lake Mead (ASN-LV)			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.

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