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Little Grass Valley Reservoir |
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California |
Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds. |
9 | SE |
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Saddleback Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
15 | N |
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Quincy |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
28 | E |
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Portola |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
29 | N |
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Greenville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
31 | W |
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Big Bird Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paradise. |
32 | S |
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Nevada City |
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California |
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32 | SW |
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Feather River Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Oroville. |
33 | S |
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James Clerk Maxwell Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Nevada City. |
33 | SW |
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BREIT IDEAS Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
34 | S |
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NCC Robotic Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley. |
34 | W |
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Paradise |
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California |
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36 | SE |
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Blue Canyon |
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California |
Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society. |
38 | S |
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Penn Valley |
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California |
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43 | E |
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Trapshoot |
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California |
Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot. |
43 | S |
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Rock Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Grass Valley. |
43 | W |
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Chico Community Observatory |
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California |
A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park. |
44 | W |
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Meadow View Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
47 | N |
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Bateson Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Susanville. |
50 | S |
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Foresthill |
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California |
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54 | SE |
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Martis Creek Campground |
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California |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
54 | SW |
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Yuba City Astronomical Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Yuba City. |
56 | E |
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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. |
56 | SE |
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Northstar Ski Resort |
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California |
Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe. |
57 | S |
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Auburn |
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California |
Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area |
58 | S |
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Waltz Road |
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California |
A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland. |
60 | NW |
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Lassen National Park |
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California |
Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up. |
61 | S |
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Penryn |
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California |
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63 | E |
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center |
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Nevada |
Planetarium and science center in Reno. |
64 | E |
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Reno |
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Nevada |
Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
66 | N |
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Eagle Lake |
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California |
Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel. |
66 | SW |
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Tisdale Boat Launch |
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California |
A public boat launch, though there is a fee. |
67 | SE |
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Sand Point |
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Nevada |
In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village. |
68 | S |
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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. |
69 | E |
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Maclean Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno. |
69 | S |
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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. |
70 | E |
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Range Land |
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Nevada |
A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
70 | NW |
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Wilson Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Shingletown. |
71 | SE |
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Washoe Zephyr Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory in Washoe Valley. |
72 | S |
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Rancho Del Sol Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Camino. |
72 | SE |
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Ice House Observation Plateau |
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California |
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73 | S |
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Buena Vista Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
73 | S |
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Sierra Skies Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
74 | SE |
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Jack C. Davis Observatory |
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Nevada |
Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City |
74 | W |
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Buckhorn Recreation Area |
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California |
Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party. |
77 | SE |
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South Lake Tahoe |
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California |
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79 | S |
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Rancho Cordova |
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California |
A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group. |
80 | SE |
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Lightholder Optics Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Lightholder Optics. |
82 | NW |
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Cottonwood |
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California |
A town in Shasta county. |
83 | S |
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Sacramento |
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California |
Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association. |
83 | SE |
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Virgo Skyline Observatory. |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
86 | SE |
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Bertucci's Sky |
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Nevada |
A private observatory. |
86 | SE |
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Gardnerville |
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Nevada |
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87 | S |
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Fiddletown |
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California |
A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper. |
87 | SE |
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Shot Rock |
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California |
A spot along the Carson Pass Highway. |
88 | S |
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Keeton Observing Site |
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California |
A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society |
88 | SE |
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Peddler Hill |
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California |
A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
88 | SW |
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Ghost Pine Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley. |
89 | N |
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Baum Lake |
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California |
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90 | SW |
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Esparto |
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California |
Site used by the Davis Astronomers. |
91 | SE |
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Ruhenstroth Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville. |
91 | SE |
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Sierra Stars Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Paynesville. |
91 | SW |
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Davis |
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California |
A town in Yolo county. |
93 | S |
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Elk Grove |
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California |
Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS). |
94 | 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. |
94 | S |
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Wilton |
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California |
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95 | NW |
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Schreder Planetarium |
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California |
A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding. |
97 | 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. |
97 | SE |
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Monitor Pass |
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California |
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98 | S |
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Heaven's Plateau |
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California |
Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville. |
100 | S |
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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. |
101 | N |
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Golden State Star Party |
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California |
The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin. |
101 | NW |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area |
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California |
A national recreation area west of Redding. This chart is centered on the parking lot of the Shasta Mine Loop Trailhead. It is site of astronomy programs led by the park rangers and is used as an observing site by the Shasta Astronomy Club. |
101 | SE |
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Bear Valley |
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California |
A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine. |
102 | NW |
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Shasta Dam |
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California |
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103 | SW |
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Putah Creek Observatory |
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California |
Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley. |
104 | NW |
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Brandy Creek Boat Ramp |
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California |
Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area. |
106 | N |
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Likely Place Golf & RV Resort |
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California |
golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party. |
106 | SW |
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Clear Lake |
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California |
Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest. |
109 | S |
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Arnold Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
109 | SE |
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Wellington |
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Nevada |
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109 | SW |
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Vacaville |
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California |
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110 | SE |
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Yerington |
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Nevada |
A site of the RECON project |
110 | SW |
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Blue Ridge |
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California |
The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains. |
111 | S |
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Lodi |
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California |
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111 | SE |
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Donnell Vista |
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California |
A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest. |
111 | SW |
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Angwin |
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California |
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111 | SW |
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Taylor Observatory |
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California |
A community Observatory in Kelseyville. |
113 | W |
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Powerpoint Lookout |
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California |
A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.) |
115 | S |
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Rio Vista |
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California |
A town in Solano county. |
117 | NE |
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Black Rock Desert |
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Nevada |
A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
117 | S |
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AngelKillarney s City |
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California |
AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county. |
117 | SE |
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Cottontail Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory somewhere around Walker. |
119 | NW |
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Lewiston Lake |
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California |
A public parking area on Lewiston Lake. |
121 | 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. |
121 | SW |
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Napa |
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California |
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121 | SW |
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Robert Ferguson Observatory |
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California |
Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood. |
122 | W |
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Rubicon Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino. |
123 | S |
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High Sierra Park |
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California |
In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village. |
123 | S |
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Stockton |
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California |
Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
125 | S |
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Telegraph City |
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California |
A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society. |
127 | S |
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DVHS Espace Academy |
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California |
ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch. |
127 | SW |
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Sonoma |
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California |
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128 | SW |
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Santa Rosa |
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California |
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129 | E |
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Grimes Point |
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Nevada |
In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada. |
129 | SW |
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SPARQ Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa. |
129 | SW |
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Vallejo Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory site close to Vallejo. |
130 | NW |
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Mount Shasta |
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California |
A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers |
130 | S |
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Brentwood |
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California |
Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley. |
130 | SW |
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The Bishop's Ranch |
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California |
Retreat and conference center. |
131 | SW |
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Lake Sonoma |
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California |
A site used by TAC |
131 | SW |
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Sonoma State University Observatory |
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California |
observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati |
132 | N |
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Cedarville |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
133 | S |
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Green Acres Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
133 | W |
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Starry Kingdom Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Laytonville. |
134 | SW |
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Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Concord. |
134 | SW |
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Forestville |
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California |
A town in Sonoma county. |
135 | S |
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Don Pedro Reservoir |
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California |
Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area. |
135 | SW |
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Diablo Valley College |
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California |
College near Concord. |
136 | SW |
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CBA Concord Observatory |
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California |
A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics. |
136 | SW |
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Galbreath Wildlands Preserve |
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California |
Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University. |
137 | S |
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Mount Diablo |
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California |
Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society. |
137 | SW |
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Foxboro Park |
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California |
City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers. |
137 | SW |
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Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site |
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California |
An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park. |
137 | SW |
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Occidental Observatory |
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California |
Near Occidental. |
138 | SW |
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North Point Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
139 | SE |
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Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley. |
139 | W |
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Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop |
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California |
A public rest-stop on Highway 20. |
140 | N |
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Lava Beds National Monument |
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California |
National monument |
143 | S |
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Tracy Airport |
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California |
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143 | SW |
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Saint Mary's College Observatory |
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California |
AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College. |
144 | NW |
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Hyampom |
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California |
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144 | NW |
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Lake Shastina |
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California |
About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta. |
144 | S |
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Greeley Hill Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Coulterville. |
144 | S |
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Modesto |
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California |
Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College. |
144 | SW |
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Lawrence Hall of Science |
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California |
A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley. |
145 | S |
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San Ramon |
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California |
Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society. |
145 | SW |
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Point Richmond |
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California |
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145 | SW |
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Vista Trail |
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California |
Trail and overlook in Sonoma County. |
146 | S |
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DarkSights Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
147 | S |
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Livermore |
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California |
Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton. |
147 | SE |
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Bodie |
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California |
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147 | SW |
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Chabot Space and Science Center |
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California |
A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland. |
147 | SW |
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San Rafael |
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California |
A site used by the used by the Marin Observers. |
147 | W |
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Lookout Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch. |
148 | NE |
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Massacre Rim |
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Nevada |
Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary. |
149 | SE |
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Conway Summit |
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California |
A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County. |
149 | SW |
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Marshall |
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California |
A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay. |
149 | SW |
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Sea Ranch |
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California |
A private ranch near Gualala. |
150 | SW |
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Oakland |
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California |
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151 | SW |
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Barking Spider Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Castro Valley. |
151 | SW |
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Gualala |
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California |
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152 | NW |
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LJR Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
152 | S |
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Del Valle |
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California |
Site details. |
152 | SE |
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Hawthorne |
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Nevada |
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152 | SW |
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Castro Valley |
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California |
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152 | W |
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Mendocino |
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California |
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153 | SW |
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Mount Tamalpais State Park |
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California |
Centered on Rock Springs parking area, of Mount Tamalpais State Park, a site used by the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. Also site of astronomy programs organized by the Mt. Tamalpais Interpretive Association (MTIA). |
154 | S |
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Turlock |
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California |
A town in Stanislaus county. |
155 | SW |
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San Francisco |
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California |
Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers. |
156 | N |
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Tulelake |
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California |
A site of the RECON project |
156 | NW |
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Etna |
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California |
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156 | S |
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Plettstone |
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California |
Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa. |
156 | SE |
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Horsetail Fall |
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California |
A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park. |
157 | SW |
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Morrison Planetarium |
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California |
Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco. |
158 | SE |
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Glacier Point |
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California |
A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park. |
158 | 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. |
160 | S |
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Fremont |
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California |
The town in Alameda country. |
160 | SW |
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San Francisco State University Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall. |
161 | E |
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First Light Observatory |
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Nevada |
A private observatory |
163 | S |
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Hidden Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers |
165 | W |
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Shelter Cove |
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California |
A town in Humboldt county. |
166 | S |
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Mariposa Fairgrounds |
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California |
Fairgrounds in Mariposa county. |
166 | SW |
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San Mateo |
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California |
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167 | SW |
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Pacifica |
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California |
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168 | S |
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Mount Hamilton |
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California |
Home of the Lick Observatory. |
168 | S |
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Newman Vista Point |
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California |
A lookout on Interstate 5. |
168 | SW |
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CSM Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo. |
168 | SW |
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Ewell Observatory |
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California |
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169 | NW |
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Black Mountain Observatory |
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California |
A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook. |
170 | S |
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Merced |
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California |
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170 | 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. |
170 | SW |
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Menlo Park |
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California |
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170 | SW |
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Menlo School |
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California |
A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton |
171 | NW |
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Kneeland School Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt |
172 | S |
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Mountain View |
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California |
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172 | S |
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San Jose |
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California |
Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association. |
172 | 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. |
172 | S |
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Stanford Faculty Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University. |
173 | SE |
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Crestview |
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California |
A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest. |
173 | SW |
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Half Moon Bay |
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California |
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174 | S |
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Greenhawk Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory. |
175 | NW |
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Fickle Hill Observatory |
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California |
Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata. |
175 | S |
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Cupertino |
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California |
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175 | 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. |
175 | 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. |
175 | SE |
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McGee Creek |
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California |
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176 | E |
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Dun Glen |
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Nevada |
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176 | S |
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Santa Teresa Spring |
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California |
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176 | SE |
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Ahwahnee Hills Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory located in Ahwahnee. |
178 | N |
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Klamath Falls |
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Oregon |
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178 | S |
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Henry Coe State Park |
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California |
A site used by SJAA and TAC |
178 | S |
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Montebello |
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California |
Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC |
179 | S |
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Ross Creek Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory in San Jose. |
179 | S |
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Saratoga |
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California |
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180 | NE |
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Onion Valley Campground |
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Nevada |
Campground on BLM land. |
180 | SE |
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Mammoth Observatory |
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California |
A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes. |