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Anaheim |
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California |
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3 | N |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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6 | NE |
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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. |
10 | E |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
10 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
13 | S |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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15 | N |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
16 | SE |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
16 | W |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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19 | NW |
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Garvey Ranch Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
20 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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21 | N |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
21 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
22 | N |
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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. |
22 | NE |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
22 | S |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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24 | NW |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
24 | NW |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
24 | W |
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Torrance |
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California |
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25 | NW |
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Old Town Pasadena |
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California |
Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
25 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
27 | NE |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
27 | W |
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Redondo Beach |
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California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
28 | N |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
link |
28 | W |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
29 | NW |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
29 | 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. |
29 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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31 | NE |
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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. |
32 | N |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
32 | SE |
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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. |
32 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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33 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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36 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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37 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
37 | NW |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
37 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
38 | NW |
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Bright Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
39 | NW |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
40 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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40 | N |
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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. |
40 | N |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
42 | NE |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
43 | 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. |
43 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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45 | N |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
45 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
45 | NE |
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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. |
46 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
46 | NW |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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46 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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47 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
47 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
48 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
48 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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49 | NE |
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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. |
50 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
50 | NW |
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Vasquez Rocks |
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California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
50 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
52 | NE |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
52 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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52 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
54 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
55 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
58 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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58 | 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. |
58 | NE |
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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. |
58 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
58 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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59 | N |
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Saddleback Butte |
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California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
59 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
60 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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61 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
61 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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61 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
61 | W |
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Sandstone Trailhead |
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California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
62 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
64 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
65 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
65 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
66 | NE |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
66 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
66 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
67 | NW |
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Templin Hwy |
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California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
68 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
68 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
69 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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69 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
69 | 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 |
69 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
69 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
70 | NE |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
70 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
71 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
71 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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72 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
73 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
73 | 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. |
73 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
73 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
74 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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74 | 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. |
76 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
76 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | N |
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EAFB |
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California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
77 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
77 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
78 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
78 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
79 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
79 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
80 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
80 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
82 | 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. |
82 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
82 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
83 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
84 | NE |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
84 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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85 | 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. |
85 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
86 | 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. |
86 | 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. |
86 | 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 |
86 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
87 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
87 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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87 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
88 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
88 | 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. |
89 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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89 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
90 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
92 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
93 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
93 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
93 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
93 | NW |
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LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road |
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California |
A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA. |
93 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
94 | 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. |
94 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
94 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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94 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
95 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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96 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
96 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
97 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
97 | SE |
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Borrego Springs |
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California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
97 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
98 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
99 | 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. |
100 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
101 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
102 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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104 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
105 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
106 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
106 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
106 | N |
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Red Rock Canyon State Park |
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California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
109 | E |
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The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
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California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
110 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
112 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
114 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
115 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
121 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
122 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
123 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
124 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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124 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
125 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
127 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
127 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
127 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
129 | NE |
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Afton Canyon Campground |
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California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
129 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
132 | NE |
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Amboy Crater |
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California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
133 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
134 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
135 | 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). |
135 | 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. |
136 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
141 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
144 | NE |
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GMDRC |
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California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
145 | E |
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Desert Center |
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California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
147 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
148 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
149 | E |
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Trilobite Wilderness |
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California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
154 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
154 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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156 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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157 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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158 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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158 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
162 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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163 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
164 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
164 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
166 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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166 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
167 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
168 | NE |
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Cima |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. In the Mojave National Preserve. |
169 | NE |
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Teutonia Peak |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. |
172 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
172 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
173 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
175 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
175 | NE |
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Cielos Oscuros |
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California |
An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area. |
176 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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176 | SE |
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Pino Colorado |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica. |
179 | 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. |