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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
16 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
19 | SE |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
24 | E |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
25 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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27 | W |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
31 | W |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
33 | SW |
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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. |
35 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
36 | NE |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
36 | S |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
37 | SE |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
40 | S |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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41 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
41 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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42 | S |
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Napa |
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California |
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42 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
44 | NW |
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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.) |
44 | S |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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45 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
45 | W |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
46 | E |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
46 | SE |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
46 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
49 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
54 | S |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
55 | W |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
56 | NE |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
56 | NW |
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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. |
56 | S |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
57 | NE |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
57 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
58 | E |
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Penryn |
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California |
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58 | SE |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
60 | E |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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60 | SE |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
61 | E |
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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. |
61 | E |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
61 | S |
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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. |
62 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
63 | E |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
63 | N |
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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. |
63 | S |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
64 | E |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
64 | N |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
64 | SE |
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Wilton |
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California |
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65 | NE |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
65 | S |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
66 | N |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
66 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
66 | S |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
66 | W |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
68 | E |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
68 | NE |
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Paradise |
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California |
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68 | S |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
68 | S |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
68 | S |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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69 | E |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
69 | E |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
70 | W |
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Gualala |
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California |
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70 | W |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
71 | E |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
71 | E |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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71 | S |
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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. |
71 | S |
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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). |
72 | 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. |
73 | S |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
73 | SE |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
74 | S |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
75 | E |
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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. |
75 | S |
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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. |
75 | SE |
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Lodi |
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California |
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76 | S |
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Oakland |
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California |
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77 | E |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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77 | NW |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
78 | S |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
79 | S |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
81 | S |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
81 | S |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
82 | S |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
82 | S |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
83 | SE |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
84 | NW |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
84 | S |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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86 | E |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
86 | SE |
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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. |
88 | E |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
88 | NE |
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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
88 | S |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
88 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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90 | E |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
90 | NE |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
90 | S |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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93 | S |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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94 | S |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
95 | S |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
95 | S |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
95 | SE |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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96 | S |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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98 | E |
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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 |
98 | S |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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100 | E |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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100 | NE |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
100 | S |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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100 | S |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
103 | N |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
103 | S |
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Stanford |
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California |
Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society. |
103 | S |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
104 | E |
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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. |
105 | S |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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105 | SE |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
106 | S |
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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. |
106 | SE |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
107 | S |
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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. |
108 | S |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | E |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
109 | S |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
109 | SE |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
110 | N |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
110 | NE |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
110 | S |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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110 | S |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
111 | SE |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
112 | E |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
112 | S |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
112 | S |
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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. |
113 | S |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
113 | SE |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
114 | NE |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
114 | S |
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Pescadero |
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California |
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114 | S |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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115 | E |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
116 | N |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
116 | S |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
117 | E |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
118 | N |
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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. |
118 | S |
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Oak Ridge Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
119 | N |
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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. |
119 | S |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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120 | E |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
120 | N |
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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. |
122 | E |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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123 | E |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
123 | S |
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Summit View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains. |
123 | SE |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
124 | S |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
124 | S |
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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. |
125 | NW |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
125 | S |
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Holmes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Lompico. |
126 | E |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
126 | N |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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126 | NE |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
127 | S |
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Bonny Doon Airfield |
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California |
A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
127 | S |
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Morgan Hill |
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California |
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127 | SE |
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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. |
127 | SE |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
127 | SE |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
129 | S |
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Coyote Lake |
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California |
A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy. |
131 | E |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
131 | E |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
131 | NE |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
131 | S |
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Davenport Beach |
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California |
A beach in Davenport. |
132 | N |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
132 | S |
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Baskin Engineering Observatory |
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California |
An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz. |
133 | E |
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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 |
133 | E |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
133 | S |
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Cabrillo College Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cabrillo College. |
133 | S |
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Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center |
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California |
South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park. |
133 | S |
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Hidden Valley Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Soquel. |
134 | E |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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134 | S |
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Santa Cruz |
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California |
Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. |
135 | E |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
135 | NE |
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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. |
135 | NW |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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137 | E |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
137 | E |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
137 | E |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
138 | E |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
138 | SE |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
139 | E |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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139 | SE |
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Pacheco State Park |
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California |
A state park used as a dark sky site. |
140 | SE |
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Dinosaur Point |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
145 | N |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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145 | NE |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
146 | SE |
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Merced |
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California |
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147 | SE |
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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. |
152 | NE |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
153 | E |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
154 | S |
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Fremont Peak |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park. |
155 | E |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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155 | NW |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
157 | S |
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MIRA Weaver Student Observatory |
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California |
Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. |
158 | S |
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Maple's Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Salinas. |
160 | SE |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
161 | NW |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
161 | S |
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Cypress Point Club |
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California |
A golf course. |
161 | S |
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La Mesa Urban Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Monterey. |
163 | S |
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Carmel |
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California |
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163 | SE |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
166 | E |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
166 | N |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
166 | SE |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
168 | 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. |
169 | E |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
169 | SE |
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D.A.R.C. Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs. |
170 | SE |
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Eastman Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers. |
171 | SE |
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Panoche Pass |
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California |
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172 | NE |
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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. |
173 | SE |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
174 | S |
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Tularcitos Observatory |
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California |
A site used by the Mira Observers Group |
175 | E |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
177 | S |
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Pinnacles Campground |
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California |
Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park. |
178 | SE |
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Hensley Lake |
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California |
Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers. |
179 | SE |
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Artis Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes. |
179 | SE |
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Lee DaSilva Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Madera. |
180 | E |
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Bodie |
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California |
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180 | N |
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Etna |
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California |
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180 | NE |
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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. |
180 | SE |
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Coarsegold |
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California |
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180 | SE |
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HOLT Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |