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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
6 | S |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
13 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
19 | E |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
20 | E |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
20 | SE |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
22 | NE |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
22 | NE |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
27 | N |
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Deer Lodge Site |
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Nevada |
North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
27 | S |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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30 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
32 | N |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
32 | W |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
33 | S |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
33 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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34 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
38 | NW |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
38 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
39 | S |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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40 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
42 | NE |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
43 | SW |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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45 | NW |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
45 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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48 | S |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
48 | W |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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49 | W |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
50 | SW |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
50 | W |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
50 | W |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
51 | E |
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Gas Line Road |
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Nevada |
South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
52 | S |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
54 | NW |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
56 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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56 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
57 | SW |
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Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory built and operated by the Rotary Club of Cameron Park, the El Dorado County Office of Education, and Folsom Lake College. In El Dorado County. |
57 | W |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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59 | S |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
59 | SW |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
60 | S |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
61 | NW |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
63 | SW |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
64 | SW |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
65 | SW |
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Penryn |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
67 | SW |
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Folsom Lake State Recration Area |
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California |
State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom. |
68 | S |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
69 | S |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
69 | SW |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
71 | NW |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
73 | W |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
75 | W |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
76 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
76 | SW |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
78 | N |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
81 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
82 | SW |
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
82 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
82 | W |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
85 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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86 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
88 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
89 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
89 | SW |
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Wilton |
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California |
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90 | SW |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
92 | SW |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
93 | W |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
94 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
96 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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96 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
98 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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99 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
99 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
101 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
102 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
103 | SW |
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Lodi |
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California |
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104 | S |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
108 | N |
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WYA Eastern Lassen Site |
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California |
A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock. |
109 | NW |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
110 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
110 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
111 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
112 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
113 | S |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
113 | SW |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
114 | S |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
114 | SW |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
117 | SW |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
117 | W |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
120 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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121 | S |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
123 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
124 | SE |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
124 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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124 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
125 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
125 | W |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
128 | SW |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
128 | SW |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
129 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
129 | W |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
131 | SE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |
132 | N |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
132 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
133 | SW |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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134 | NW |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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135 | W |
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Angwin |
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California |
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136 | N |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
136 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
136 | S |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
136 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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138 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
139 | E |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park |
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Nevada |
AKA B-I State park. |
139 | SW |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
140 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
141 | S |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
141 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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141 | SE |
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Pinchot Creek |
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Nevada |
On BLM land. |
141 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
141 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
142 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
142 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
143 | S |
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Bayt Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coarsegold. |
144 | SW |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
145 | S |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
145 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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146 | SW |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
146 | SW |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
146 | SW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
146 | SW |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
147 | S |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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147 | SW |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
147 | W |
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Hume Observatory |
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California |
Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network. |
147 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
148 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
149 | NE |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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149 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
149 | S |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
150 | S |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
152 | SW |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
152 | SW |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
152 | SW |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
152 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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153 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
153 | S |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
153 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
153 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
153 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
153 | W |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
154 | SE |
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Monte Cristo's Castle |
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Nevada |
Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society. |
154 | W |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
155 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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155 | NW |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
155 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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156 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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156 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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157 | W |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
158 | NW |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
158 | S |
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Shaver Lake |
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California |
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159 | N |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
159 | S |
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Lost Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. |
159 | SW |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
159 | SW |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
160 | S |
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Sierra Remote Observatories |
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California |
A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition. |
160 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
160 | W |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
161 | S |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
162 | SW |
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Telescope Row |
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California |
A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties. |
163 | E |
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Stokes Castle |
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Nevada |
Near Austin. |
163 | W |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
163 | W |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
164 | SE |
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Bishop Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory north of Bishop. |
164 | SW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
164 | W |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
166 | S |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
166 | SW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
166 | SW |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
167 | S |
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Courtright Reservoir |
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California |
Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers |
167 | S |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
167 | SW |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
167 | SW |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
167 | SW |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
168 | SW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
168 | SW |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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169 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
170 | NE |
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Winnemucca |
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Nevada |
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170 | SW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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171 | SW |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
171 | SW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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171 | SW |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
171 | SW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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171 | SW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
171 | SW |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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172 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
172 | SW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
172 | SW |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
172 | SW |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
172 | W |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
173 | SE |
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Grandview Campground |
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California |
A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine. |
173 | SW |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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173 | SW |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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174 | SW |
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Foothill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills. |
174 | SW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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174 | SW |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
174 | W |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
175 | SW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory outside Morgan Hill. |
175 | SW |
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Rancho Cañada del Oro |
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California |
An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach. |
175 | SW |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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175 | SW |
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Vista Hill |
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California |
A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society. |
177 | SE |
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CARMA |
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California |
An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes. |
177 | SW |
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Drakes Bay visitors center |
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California |
Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park. |
177 | SW |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
178 | SE |
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Deep Springs Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Deep Springs College. |
178 | SE |
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Tonopah |
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Nevada |
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179 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
179 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
179 | S |
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Fresno |
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California |
Home of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
179 | SW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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180 | S |
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Yamada Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno. |
180 | SE |
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Tonopah Stargazing Park |
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Nevada |
Site of Star parties. In Tonopah. |
180 | SW |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |