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Located 88 miles northeast of San Diego in San Diego County, California, Borrego Springs has long been a haven for star gazers, both professional and amateur. Surrounded by the 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the community is uniquely protected from urban lights and hosts a variety of astronomy events year-round.
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Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky at Borrego Springs, CA (33.2442, -116.37194). Don’t forget to plan your trip during the new moon and astronomical twilight to enhance the viewing experience!
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