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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
8 | 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. |
8 | SW |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
8 | W |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
9 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
15 | W |
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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. |
17 | S |
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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. |
18 | 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. |
19 | NW |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
19 | W |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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20 | SE |
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Corona |
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California |
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21 | 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. |
21 | SW |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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22 | SW |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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22 | W |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
22 | W |
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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. |
23 | N |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
23 | S |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
24 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
24 | W |
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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 | E |
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N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Bernadino Valley College. |
25 | 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. |
26 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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27 | S |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
28 | N |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
29 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
29 | W |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
30 | 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. |
30 | S |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
31 | E |
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Robert Brownlee Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead. |
32 | SE |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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32 | W |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
33 | W |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
34 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
34 | NW |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
34 | S |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
35 | SW |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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36 | SW |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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37 | 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. |
38 | 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. |
38 | 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. |
40 | S |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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40 | SE |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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40 | SW |
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Torrance |
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California |
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40 | W |
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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. |
40 | W |
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Mar Vista |
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California |
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41 | 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. |
41 | SW |
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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. |
41 | W |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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42 | S |
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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. |
42 | S |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
43 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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44 | W |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
44 | W |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
45 | NW |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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45 | SW |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
46 | 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. |
46 | W |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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47 | NW |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
48 | NW |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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49 | E |
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Big Bear Solar Observatory |
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California |
Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake. |
49 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
49 | NE |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
49 | S |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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49 | W |
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Topanga |
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California |
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50 | SE |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
50 | W |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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51 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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51 | SE |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
53 | S |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
54 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
55 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
55 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
56 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
58 | 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. |
58 | NW |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
59 | W |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
60 | W |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
61 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
62 | NW |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
62 | 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. |
63 | 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. |
63 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
64 | SE |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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65 | W |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
67 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
68 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
68 | S |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
68 | SE |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
68 | 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. |
69 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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69 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
70 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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72 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
72 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
72 | W |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
73 | 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. |
73 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
73 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
73 | 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 |
74 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
74 | SE |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
75 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
76 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
77 | W |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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78 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
78 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
78 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
80 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
80 | 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. |
80 | NW |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
80 | SE |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
80 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
82 | 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. |
82 | NW |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
82 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
83 | 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. |
83 | SE |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
84 | N |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
84 | SE |
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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. |
85 | S |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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85 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
86 | 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. |
86 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
87 | 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. |
87 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
87 | W |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
88 | NW |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
88 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
89 | 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. |
89 | S |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
89 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
89 | W |
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Ojai |
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California |
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90 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
90 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
91 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
91 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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91 | S |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
91 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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92 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
92 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
92 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
92 | SW |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
93 | S |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
94 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
95 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
96 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
98 | 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. |
98 | 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. |
99 | 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. |
99 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
100 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
102 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
102 | S |
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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. |
102 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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103 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
103 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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103 | S |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
103 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
103 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
104 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
105 | N |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
105 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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108 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
108 | 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. |
108 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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110 | S |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
113 | NW |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
113 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
114 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
114 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
116 | E |
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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. |
117 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
118 | S |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
118 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
123 | SE |
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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 |
125 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
127 | E |
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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. |
128 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
130 | W |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
131 | 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. |
131 | NW |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
133 | 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. |
133 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
135 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
135 | W |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
137 | 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. |
137 | W |
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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). |
138 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
139 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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142 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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144 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
148 | NE |
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Hole-in-the-Wall Campground |
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California |
Campground in the Mojave desert. |
149 | 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. |
149 | 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. |
149 | NW |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
150 | N |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
151 | NW |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
152 | NW |
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Porterville |
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California |
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153 | 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. |
154 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
154 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
156 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
156 | SE |
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El Centro |
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California |
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161 | W |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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164 | W |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
166 | SE |
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Cañón del Tajo |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronónica. |
168 | N |
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Furnace Creek |
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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. Near Death Valley. |
168 | NW |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
169 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
169 | SE |
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Ensenada |
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Baja California |
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171 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
174 | N |
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Homestake Dry Camp |
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California |
Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park. |
174 | NE |
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High Desert Astronomy |
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Nevada |
A private observing site in Pahrump. |
174 | NE |
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Pahrump Valley Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory near Pahrump. |
175 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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176 | NW |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
177 | 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. |
179 | NE |
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Mt Potosi Observatory |
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Nevada |
An observatory of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Associated with the Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas |