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Mar Vista |
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California |
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5 | NW |
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Santa Monica Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
5 | S |
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El Segundo |
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California |
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10 | NE |
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Griffith Observatory |
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California |
A professional observatory with public star parties |
10 | S |
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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. |
11 | E |
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Los Angeles |
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California |
Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers. |
11 | N |
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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. |
12 | NW |
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Topanga |
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California |
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13 | SE |
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Torrance |
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California |
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Santa Monica Mountains Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Los Angeles. |
15 | NW |
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Woodland Hills |
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California |
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16 | S |
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Carlos Lemmi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71. |
18 | E |
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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. |
19 | N |
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Granada Hills |
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California |
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19 | NE |
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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. |
20 | N |
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Tujunga Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Tujunga. |
20 | NE |
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California Institute of Technology |
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California |
Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events. |
21 | W |
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Grasswood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Malibu. |
22 | SE |
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Long Beach |
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California |
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23 | NW |
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Oak Canyon Park |
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California |
A park in town of Oak Park. |
26 | E |
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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. |
26 | NE |
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Mount Wilson Observatory |
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California |
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27 | N |
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Santa Clarita |
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California |
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27 | NW |
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Simi Valley |
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California |
Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society. |
29 | 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. |
30 | E |
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Fullerton |
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California |
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30 | NW |
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Rolling Roof Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Thousand Oaks. |
32 | E |
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Anaheim |
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California |
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32 | NE |
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Stony Ridge Observatory |
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California |
An observatory in the Angeles National Forest |
32 | W |
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Eagle Ridge Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Newbury Park. |
33 | E |
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Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Glendora. |
33 | NE |
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Pinhead Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Acton. |
34 | E |
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Mt. SAC Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut. |
34 | E |
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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. |
34 | N |
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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. |
34 | SE |
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Huntington Beach |
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California |
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37 | W |
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Lagoon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
40 | E |
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Webb Schools Observatory |
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California |
A observatory of The Webb Schools. |
40 | SE |
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Fountain Valley |
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California |
Near Santa Ana. |
41 | E |
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Irvine Regional Park |
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California |
A park in Orange county. |
41 | NW |
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Dreamweaver Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fillmore. |
42 | N |
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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. |
42 | NW |
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Santa Paula |
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California |
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43 | N |
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Two Goats Observatory |
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California |
A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
43 | NE |
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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. |
46 | E |
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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. |
46 | NE |
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Automata Internet Observatory |
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California |
In Pearblossom. |
48 | E |
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OCA Silverado |
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California |
A site of the Orange County Astronomers near Irvine. |
49 | E |
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Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga. |
49 | SE |
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Laguna Beach |
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California |
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50 | E |
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Corona |
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California |
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50 | NE |
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Table Mountain Observatory |
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California |
Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood. |
51 | N |
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Lancaster |
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California |
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51 | W |
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Area 52 Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ventura. |
52 | N |
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AVAC Kings Canyon Site |
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California |
Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club. |
53 | SE |
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Laguna Niguel |
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California |
Forecast also covers San Juan Capistrano. |
53 | SE |
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Melinda Heights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
54 | NE |
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Pinon Hills |
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California |
Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains. |
56 | NW |
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Ojai |
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California |
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56 | NW |
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Rose Valley Campground |
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California |
A campground in Los Padres National Forest. |
59 | NE |
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Phelan |
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California |
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59 | NE |
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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. |
60 | SE |
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Caspers Wilderness Park |
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California |
Campground and site of an International Starry Night starparty to observe the 2013 Perseids. |
61 | N |
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Rosamond Skypark |
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California |
A private residential skypark in Rosamond. |
62 | SE |
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San Clemente |
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California |
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63 | 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. |
65 | E |
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Murillo Family Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino. |
65 | E |
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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. |
65 | 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. |
65 | NW |
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Chuchupate Ranger Station |
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California |
Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby. |
65 | NW |
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Lockwood Valley |
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California |
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66 | SE |
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San Onofre State Beach |
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California |
State beach just south fo San Clamente. |
67 | NE |
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Oak Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Hesperia. |
68 | E |
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Lake Elsinore |
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California |
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69 | E |
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Moreno Valley |
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California |
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69 | 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. |
69 | NW |
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Mount Pinos |
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California |
A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest |
71 | S |
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San Clemente Island (North) |
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California |
Chart covers the north half of San Clamente Island. |
72 | 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. |
72 | NE |
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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. |
74 | E |
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Cedar Glen Observatory |
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California |
(A private observatory near Cedar Glen. |
74 | 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. |
78 | N |
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Tehachapi Municipal Airport |
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California |
An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers. |
78 | N |
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Tehachapi Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Tehachapi. |
79 | E |
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WeBeWebbiers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Temecula. |
79 | SE |
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Rock Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Fallbrook. |
80 | E |
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Spencers Crossing |
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California |
A neighborhood in Winchester, CA |
82 | N |
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Astro-chalet West |
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California |
A private observatory. |
82 | N |
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California City |
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California |
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82 | SE |
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Oceanside |
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California |
Centered on Oceanside City Beach. |
82 | SE |
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Temecula |
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California |
Home of the The Temecula Valley Astronomers. |
83 | E |
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Angelus Oaks Heliport |
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California |
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83 | W |
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Santa Barbara |
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California |
Home of The Astronomical Unit club. |
85 | 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. |
85 | NE |
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Knight Sight |
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California |
A private site in Helendale |
87 | SE |
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Vista |
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California |
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88 | E |
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Big Falls Campground |
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California |
A campground near Forest Falls. |
89 | E |
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Banning |
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California |
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89 | E |
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Lucerne Valley |
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California |
Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county. |
90 | 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. |
93 | SE |
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Boulder Knolls Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory, with Minor Planet Center code G74. |
95 | E |
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Big Bear City |
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California |
In the San Bernardino Mountains |
95 | NW |
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU). |
96 | SE |
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Far Away Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Valley Center. |
96 | SE |
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Pauma Valley |
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California |
Site of The Kathryn Hood Observatory. |
96 | SE |
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Rock Springs Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
97 | 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. |
97 | SE |
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Mais Observatory |
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California |
A private spectroscopic observatory in Valley Center. |
99 | SE |
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Del Mar |
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California |
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99 | SE |
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Rancho del Rio Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
99 | SE |
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Sonrisa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Escondido. |
100 | E |
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Lake Riverside Estates |
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California |
A private community in Aguanga. |
100 | E |
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Idyllwild |
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California |
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100 | N |
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Bakersfield |
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California |
Home of the Kern Astronomical Society. |
101 | 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 |
102 | 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. |
102 | NE |
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Camp Rock Road |
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California |
10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley. |
102 | NW |
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Figueroa Lookout |
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California |
A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest. |
102 | SE |
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Santaluz Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Santaluz Club. |
103 | N |
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Redrock Inyokern Road |
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California |
Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society. |
104 | NW |
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Byrne Observatory |
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California |
An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB). |
104 | SE |
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Pageant Avenue Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | 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. |
104 | SE |
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Sorrento Mesa Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
104 | SE |
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University of Califoria San Diego |
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California |
UCSD is actually located in La Jolla. |
105 | E |
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OCA Anza Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Orange County Astronomers near Anza. |
105 | 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. |
106 | NE |
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Cuddeback Lake |
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California |
A dry lake. |
106 | NE |
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Owl Canyon Campground |
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California |
Near Barstow. |
106 | SE |
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Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial |
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California |
Memorial park. |
107 | E |
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Johnson Valley |
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California |
A town in San Bernardino county. |
108 | E |
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Pioneertown Mountains Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. |
108 | SE |
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Hawks Landing Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory |
108 | SE |
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Scripps Ranch Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
108 | SE |
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Poinsettia Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Poway. |
110 | E |
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Erickson Observatory Site |
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California |
Future site of Erickson Observatory (private). In Warner Springs. |
111 | 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. |
111 | SE |
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Ramona Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
114 | 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. |
115 | E |
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Yucca Valley |
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California |
Home of the Andromeda Society. |
115 | SE |
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Reuben H. Fleet Science Center |
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California |
Science center at Balboa Park. Site of Stars in the Park public star parties held by the San Diego Astronomy Association. in San Diego. |
115 | SE |
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Selkovitch's Observatory |
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California |
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116 | 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. |
116 | N |
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Thomas Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
116 | SE |
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Tassi Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Ramona. |
116 | SE |
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San Diego |
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California |
Home of the San Diego Astronomy Association. |
117 | E |
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Sawmill Trailhead |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of the Desert. Near Pinyon Flats |
117 | N |
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Walker Pass Campground |
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California |
Campground and dark-sky site. |
117 | SE |
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SkyStar Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Diego Country Estates. |
118 | E |
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Thousand Palms |
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California |
Star Party Site for the Astronomical Society of the Desert. |
118 | E |
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Santa Rosa Mountain |
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California |
Centered on the trail to the summit. Also close to Santa Rosa Campground. |
118 | SE |
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La Mesa |
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California |
A town in San Diego county. |
119 | E |
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Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station |
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California |
aka GMARS. MPC observatory G79. |
119 | E |
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Landers |
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California |
Dark-sky site for the Riverside Astronomical Society. |
119 | E |
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Star Camp Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
119 | SE |
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El Cajon |
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California |
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120 | N |
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Ridgecrest |
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California |
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122 | 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. |
122 | N |
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Canebrake |
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California |
7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley. |
124 | SE |
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Chula Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
125 | SE |
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Alpine |
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California |
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125 | SE |
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Curiosity Peak Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
125 | SE |
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Galaxy Gazers Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Julian. |
126 | 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. |
126 | NW |
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Vandenberg Village |
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California |
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127 | NE |
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Trona Pinnacles |
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California |
A BLM site in the north Mojave desert. |
128 | E |
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Rustic Valley Observator |
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California |
A private observatory. |
129 | 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. |
130 | N |
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Pine Flat Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near California Hot Springs. |
130 | SE |
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Lockwood Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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LaBelle Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
131 | SE |
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Tijuana |
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Baja California |
Hogar de la Sociedad Astronómica de Baja California. |
132 | NW |
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Santa Maria |
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California |
In Santa Barbara county. |
132 | SE |
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SkyScapes Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Borrego Springs. |
135 | E |
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Jumbo Rocks |
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California |
A campground in Joshua Tree National Park. |
136 | SE |
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Little Blair Valley |
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California |
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136 | SE |
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Pine Valley Creek trailhead |
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California |
Trail in the Cleveland National Forest in California. |
137 | 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. |
139 | N |
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Fossil Falls |
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California |
In Owens valley. |
141 | SE |
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Mount Laguna Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of San Diego State University (SDSU). |
142 | E |
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Twentynine Palms Airport |
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California |
An airport near Twentynine Palms. |
143 | N |
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Kennedy Meadows |
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California |
In Sequoia National Forest. |
143 | NW |
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Navajo Flats |
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California |
A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society |
144 | NW |
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Arroyo Grande |
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California |
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145 | N |
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Blackrock Ranger Station |
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California |
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145 | 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. |
146 | N |
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Coma Via Observatory |
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California |
An observatory near Springville. |
146 | N |
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Porterville |
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California |
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148 | N |
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Springville |
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California |
A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers |
149 | 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. |
151 | E |
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Cottonwood Spring Campground |
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California |
A campground at Joshua Tree National Park. |
154 | N |
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Royer Oaks Observatory |
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California |
An observatory with public star parties. |
154 | N |
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Tralfamadore Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
155 | NW |
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Cal Poly Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo. |
155 | SE |
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Tierra del Sol |
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California |
Site used by San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) |
156 | 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. |
157 | E |
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area |
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California |
State park used by some members of the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers |
158 | N |
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Arthur Purcell Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association. |
159 | SE |
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Observatorio las Acacias |
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Baja California |
Un sitio privado. |
160 | NW |
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Bowen Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Cuesta College. |
163 | NW |
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Atascadero |
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California |
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164 | NW |
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Cerro Alto Campground |
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California |
Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay |
165 | E |
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Clarks Pass |
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California |
A a spot along highway 62. |
167 | 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. |
168 | N |
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South Fork Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Three Rivers. |
168 | N |
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Visalia |
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California |
A town in Tulare. |
168 | NW |
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Redman Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
168 | SE |
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Valle de Guadalupe |
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Baja California |
Sitio de observación astronómica en Rancho Capuleto. |
170 | N |
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Panamint Springs |
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California |
The best place to observe is the campground. |
171 | NW |
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Cuesta College - North County Campus |
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California |
A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society. |
172 | NE |
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Mahogany Flat Campground |
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California |
A 0campground in Death Valley National Park. |
173 | 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. |
173 | NW |
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Parkfield |
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California |
A town in Monterey county. |
173 | NW |
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Ranchita Canyon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory Monterey County. |
175 | 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. |
175 | NW |
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Hanford |
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California |
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176 | NW |
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Lemoore |
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California |
A town in Kings county. |
178 | NE |
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Halloran Summit |
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California |
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