Distance Mi |
Bear -ing |
S p o n s o r e d? |
Chart | Preview color key | Light Pollution | Prov/State | Comments/Links |
0 | |
|
Redondo Beach |
|
|
California |
In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach. |
4 | N |
|
El Segundo |
|
|
California |
|
4 | SE |
|
Torrance |
|
|
California |
|
7 | S |
|
Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
10 | N |
|
Mar Vista |
|
|
California |
|
14 | NW |
|
Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
14 | SE |
|
Long Beach |
|
|
California |
|
15 | NE |
|
Los Angeles |
|
|
California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
17 | N |
|
Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
18 | N |
|
Griffith Observatory |
|
|
California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
20 | NE |
|
Garvey Ranch Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. |
20 | NW |
|
Topanga |
|
|
California |
|
21 | N |
|
Bright Skies Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas. |
24 | NE |
|
California Institute of Technology |
|
|
California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
24 | NE |
|
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. |
24 | NW |
|
Woodland Hills |
|
|
California |
|
26 | NW |
|
Grasswood Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
27 | E |
|
Anaheim |
|
|
California |
|
27 | E |
|
Fullerton |
|
|
California |
|
27 | SE |
|
Huntington Beach |
|
|
California |
|
28 | N |
|
Granada Hills |
|
|
California |
|
28 | N |
|
Tujunga Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
30 | NE |
|
Monrovia |
|
|
California |
Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. |
31 | E |
|
OCA Go-To Group |
|
|
California |
A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers. |
31 | NE |
|
Mount Wilson Observatory |
|
|
California |
link |
31 | NW |
|
Oak Canyon Park |
|
|
California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
34 | E |
|
Fountain Valley |
|
|
California |
Near Santa Ana. |
34 | E |
|
Mt. SAC Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
35 | NE |
|
Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
35 | NW |
|
Sandstone Trailhead |
|
|
California |
Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
36 | NW |
|
Simi Valley |
|
|
California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
37 | E |
|
Irvine Regional Park |
|
|
California |
A park in Orange county. |
37 | N |
|
Santa Clarita |
|
|
California |
|
37 | NE |
|
Stony Ridge Observatory |
|
|
California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
37 | NW |
|
Rolling Roof Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
38 | NW |
|
Eagle Ridge Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
41 | NE |
|
Webb Schools Observatory |
|
|
California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
41 | W |
|
Lagoon Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
42 | N |
|
Pinhead Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
42 | SE |
|
Laguna Beach |
|
|
California |
|
43 | E |
|
OCA Silverado |
|
|
California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
43 | N |
|
Vasquez Rocks |
|
|
California |
A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group. |
46 | SE |
|
Laguna Niguel |
|
|
California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
47 | E |
|
Corona |
|
|
California |
|
47 | E |
|
Melinda Heights Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
48 | NE |
|
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. |
48 | NE |
|
Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead |
|
|
California |
A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom. |
49 | E |
|
Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
|
|
California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
49 | NW |
|
Dreamweaver Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
50 | NW |
|
Santa Paula |
|
|
California |
|
52 | N |
|
Templin Hwy |
|
|
California |
A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others. |
52 | NE |
|
Automata Internet Observatory |
|
|
California |
In Pearblossom. |
53 | N |
|
Two Goats Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
54 | NE |
|
Table Mountain Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
54 | SE |
|
Caspers Wilderness Park |
|
|
California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
54 | SE |
|
San Clemente |
|
|
California |
|
57 | NW |
|
Area 52 Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
58 | E |
|
El Cariso |
|
|
California |
A peak in the Santa Ana mountains at the end of Upper Carisio Rd. |
58 | NE |
|
Pinon Hills |
|
|
California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
58 | SE |
|
San Onofre State Beach |
|
|
California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
59 | N |
|
Lancaster |
|
|
California |
|
61 | N |
|
AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
|
|
California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
62 | S |
|
San Clemente Island (North) |
|
|
California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
63 | E |
|
Lake Elsinore |
|
|
California |
|
63 | NE |
|
Phelan |
|
|
California |
|
63 | NW |
|
Ojai |
|
|
California |
|
64 | E |
|
N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
64 | NW |
|
Rose Valley Campground |
|
|
California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
65 | E |
|
Murillo Family Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
65 | NE |
|
Saddleback Butte |
|
|
California |
A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
66 | NE |
|
Silverwood Lake |
|
|
California |
Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area. |
67 | E |
|
Moreno Valley |
|
|
California |
|
68 | E |
|
San Bernardino County Museum |
|
|
California |
Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands. |
70 | N |
|
Rosamond Skypark |
|
|
California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
70 | NE |
|
Oak Hills Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
72 | E |
|
Robert Brownlee Observatory |
|
|
California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
72 | SE |
|
Rock Mountain Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
74 | E |
|
WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
74 | NW |
|
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. |
74 | NW |
|
Chuchupate Ranger Station |
|
|
California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
74 | NW |
|
Lockwood Valley |
|
|
California |
|
74 | SE |
|
Oceanside |
|
|
California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
75 | E |
|
Cedar Glen Observatory |
|
|
California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
75 | E |
|
Spencers Crossing |
|
|
California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
76 | E |
|
Temecula |
|
|
California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
77 | NE |
|
Luz Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley. |
78 | NW |
|
Mount Pinos |
|
|
California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
80 | N |
|
EAFB |
|
|
California |
Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center. |
80 | SE |
|
Vista |
|
|
California |
|
83 | E |
|
Angelus Oaks Heliport |
|
|
California |
|
84 | E |
|
Oak Glen Preserve |
|
|
California |
Wildlife preserve of The Wildlands Conservancy used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
86 | SE |
|
Boulder Knolls Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
87 | E |
|
Banning |
|
|
California |
|
87 | E |
|
Big Falls Campground |
|
|
California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
87 | N |
|
Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
|
|
California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
88 | N |
|
Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
89 | NW |
|
Santa Barbara |
|
|
California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
89 | SE |
|
Far Away Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
89 | SE |
|
Rock Springs Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
90 | E |
|
Big Bear Solar Observatory |
|
|
California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
90 | N |
|
California City |
|
|
California |
|
90 | SE |
|
Del Mar |
|
|
California |
|
90 | SE |
|
Mais Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
90 | SE |
|
Pauma Valley |
|
|
California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
91 | NE |
|
Knight Sight |
|
|
California |
A private site in Helendale |
91 | NE |
|
Lucerne Valley |
|
|
California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
91 | SE |
|
Rancho del Rio Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory |
91 | SE |
|
Sonrisa Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
92 | N |
|
Astro-chalet West |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
94 | SE |
|
Santaluz Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
95 | E |
|
Lake Riverside Estates |
|
|
California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
95 | E |
|
Big Bear City |
|
|
California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
95 | E |
|
Palomar Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory, with outreach center of Caltech. Home of the 200 inch Hale Telescope |
95 | SE |
|
University of California San Diego |
|
|
California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
96 | E |
|
Idyllwild |
|
|
California |
|
96 | SE |
|
Pageant Avenue Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
96 | SE |
|
Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
97 | SE |
|
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
|
|
California |
Memorial park. |
97 | SE |
|
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park |
|
|
California |
State park and site of of monthly star parties. |
100 | E |
|
OCA Anza Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
100 | E |
|
Whitewater Preserve |
|
|
California |
Preserve of the The Wildlands Conservancy and site of public star parties. In Whitewater Canyon. |
100 | SE |
|
Hawks Landing Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory |
100 | SE |
|
Scripps Ranch Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
|
Poinsettia Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
101 | NW |
|
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
|
|
California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
103 | SE |
|
Ramona Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
104 | NE |
|
Camp Rock Road |
|
|
California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
105 | E |
|
Erickson Observatory Site |
|
|
California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
106 | N |
|
Red Rock Canyon State Park |
|
|
California |
A state park used by local clubs for star parties. |
106 | SE |
|
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. |
106 | SE |
|
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. |
107 | SE |
|
San Diego |
|
|
California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
108 | E |
|
Johnson Valley |
|
|
California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
108 | E |
|
Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
|
|
California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
108 | SE |
|
Selkovitch's Observatory |
|
|
California |
|
109 | E |
|
Desert Hot Springs |
|
|
California |
A town in Riverside county and site of star parties at the Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa. |
109 | NW |
|
Figueroa Lookout |
|
|
California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
109 | SE |
|
Tassi Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
109 | SE |
|
SkyStar Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
110 | N |
|
Bakersfield |
|
|
California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
110 | NW |
|
Byrne Observatory |
|
|
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). |
110 | SE |
|
La Mesa |
|
|
California |
A town in San Diego county. |
111 | NE |
|
Owl Canyon Campground |
|
|
California |
Near Barstow. |
111 | SE |
|
El Cajon |
|
|
California |
|
112 | N |
|
Redrock Inyokern Road |
|
|
California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
113 | E |
|
Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory |
|
|
California |
AKA The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. |
113 | E |
|
Santa Rosa Mountain |
|
|
California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
113 | E |
|
Sawmill Trailhead |
|
|
California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
113 | NE |
|
Cuddeback Lake |
|
|
California |
A dry lake. |
114 | E |
|
Yucca Valley |
|
|
California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
114 | NW |
|
Carrizo Plain National Monument |
|
|
California |
Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft. |
115 | E |
|
Thousand Palms |
|
|
California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
116 | SE |
|
Chula Vista Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
118 | SE |
|
Alpine |
|
|
California |
|
118 | SE |
|
Curiosity Peak Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
119 | E |
|
Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
|
|
California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. A site of the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
119 | E |
|
Star Camp Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
119 | SE |
|
Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
121 | E |
|
Copper Mountain Observatory |
|
|
California |
Near the town of Joshua Tree which is near the north east corner of Joshua Tree National Park. |
122 | SE |
|
Tijuana |
|
|
Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
123 | SE |
|
Lockwood Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
124 | E |
|
Borrego Springs |
|
|
California |
Home to the Nightfall star party, held by the Riverside Astronomical Society (RAS) at the Palm Canyon Resort. |
124 | N |
|
Thomas Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
125 | E |
|
Joshua Tree Astronomy Arts Theater |
|
|
California |
Used by the Southern California Desert Video Astronomers. Located at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground. |
125 | E |
|
Rustic Valley Observator |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
125 | SE |
|
LaBelle Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
126 | N |
|
Walker Pass Campground |
|
|
California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
127 | E |
|
SkyScapes Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
128 | N |
|
Ridgecrest |
|
|
California |
|
128 | SE |
|
Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
|
|
California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
129 | SE |
|
Little Blair Valley |
|
|
California |
|
131 | N |
|
Canebrake |
|
|
California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
132 | NW |
|
Vandenberg Village |
|
|
California |
|
133 | E |
|
Jumbo Rocks |
|
|
California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
134 | NE |
|
Trona Pinnacles |
|
|
California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
134 | SE |
|
Mount Laguna Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
136 | E |
|
The Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center |
|
|
California |
Observatory and nature center in Twentynine Palms. |
139 | N |
|
Pine Flat Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
139 | NW |
|
Santa Maria |
|
|
California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
141 | E |
|
Twentynine Palms Airport |
|
|
California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
147 | SE |
|
Tierra del Sol |
|
|
California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
148 | E |
|
Cottonwood Spring Campground |
|
|
California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
148 | N |
|
Fossil Falls |
|
|
California |
In Owens valley. |
149 | NE |
|
Afton Canyon Campground |
|
|
California |
campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker. |
151 | NW |
|
Arroyo Grande |
|
|
California |
|
151 | NW |
|
Navajo Flats |
|
|
California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
151 | SE |
|
Observatorio las Acacias |
|
|
Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
152 | N |
|
Kennedy Meadows |
|
|
California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
153 | E |
|
Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
|
|
California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
154 | N |
|
Blackrock Ranger Station |
|
|
California |
|
156 | N |
|
Coma Via Observatory |
|
|
California |
An observatory near Springville. |
156 | N |
|
Porterville |
|
|
California |
|
156 | NW |
|
Santa Margarita Lake |
|
|
California |
A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society. |
157 | E |
|
Amboy Crater |
|
|
California |
Centered on the parking lot of Amboy Crater, a public nature site near the town of Amboy. |
158 | N |
|
Springville |
|
|
California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
159 | SE |
|
Valle de Guadalupe |
|
|
Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
163 | E |
|
Clarks Pass |
|
|
California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
163 | N |
|
Tralfamadore Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
163 | NW |
|
Cal Poly Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
164 | N |
|
Royer Oaks Observatory |
|
|
California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
168 | N |
|
Arthur Purcell Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
168 | NE |
|
GMDRC |
|
|
California |
The Granite Mountain Desert Research Center. Lands are not open to the general public. Visitors must make reservations. |
168 | NW |
|
Bowen Observatory |
|
|
California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
171 | NW |
|
Atascadero |
|
|
California |
|
171 | NW |
|
Cerro Alto Campground |
|
|
California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
172 | E |
|
Desert Center |
|
|
California |
A spot on Hwy 177 North of Interstate 10. On the west side of Palen Pass. |
172 | SE |
|
Ensenada |
|
|
Baja California |
|
174 | E |
|
Trilobite Wilderness |
|
|
California |
A Wilderness Area of geological interest. It's also a dark observing spot. |
176 | NW |
|
Redman Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory. |
178 | N |
|
South Fork Observatory |
|
|
California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
178 | N |
|
Visalia |
|
|
California |
A town in Tulare. |
179 | N |
|
Panamint Springs |
|
|
California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
179 | NW |
|
Cuesta College - North County Campus |
|
|
California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
179 | SE |
|
El Centro |
|
|
California |
|
180 | NE |
|
Mahogany Flat Campground |
|
|
California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |