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Distance Mi	Bear -ing	S p o n s o r e d?	Chart	Preview color key	Light Pollution	Prov/State	Comments/Links
0			Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
9	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
15	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
16	N		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
18	SW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
20	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
20	NW		Cameron Park Rotary Club Community Observatory			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.
22	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
25	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
25	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
26	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
27	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
29	W		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
30	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
31	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
33	W		Wilton			California
34	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
36	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
37	NW		Penryn			California
38	N		Foresthill			California
39	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
39	W		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
40	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
41	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
41	SW		Lodi			California
43	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
45	W		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
46	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
48	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
49	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
50	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
50	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
50	SW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
53	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
53	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
54	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
55	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
56	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
56	N		Nevada City			California
56	NW		Penn Valley			California
57	E		Monitor Pass			California
58	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
58	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
58	W		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
59	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
60	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
60	W		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
62	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
63	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
63	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
64	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
66	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
67	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
68	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
68	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
70	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
70	SE		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
70	SW		Tracy Airport			California
71	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
72	E		Wellington			Nevada
72	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
72	W		Vacaville			California
73	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
74	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
77	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
78	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
79	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
79	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
79	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
80	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
80	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
80	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
81	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
82	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
82	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
83	S		Merced			California
83	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
84	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
85	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
85	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
85	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
86	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
86	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
86	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
87	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
87	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
88	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
88	SW		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
88	W		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
89	W		Napa			California
90	E		Bodie			California
90	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
90	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
91	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
91	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
92	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
93	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
93	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
93	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
94	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
94	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
95	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
95	SW		Castro Valley			California
95	SW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
96	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
96	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
96	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
97	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
97	W		Angwin			California
98	SW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
98	W		Sonoma			California
99	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
99	SW		Oakland			California
100	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
100	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
101	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
101	W		Point Richmond			California
102	NW		Paradise			California
102	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
102	SE		Coarsegold			California
102	SW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
103	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
103	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
103	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
103	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
104	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
104	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
104	SW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
105	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
106	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
106	SW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
107	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
107	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
108	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
108	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
108	SW		Morgan Hill			California
109	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
109	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
109	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
109	SW		Mountain View			California
109	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
110	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
110	SW		Cupertino			California
110	SW		Menlo Park			California
110	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
110	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
110	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
110	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
111	SW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
111	SW		Rancho Cañada del Oro			California	An Open Space Preserve of the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority. Used by the San Jose Astronomical Association for public outreach.
111	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
111	SW		San Mateo			California
111	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
111	W		Santa Rosa			California
112	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
112	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
112	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
113	E		McGee Creek			California
113	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
113	SW		Saratoga			California
113	W		Mount Tamalpais State Park			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).
114	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
114	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
115	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
115	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
116	SW		Pacifica			California
117	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
117	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
118	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
119	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
120	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
120	SE		Sierra Remote Observatories			California	A group of observatories in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, dedicated to state-of-the-art robotic/remote imaging and data acquisition.
120	SE		Shaver Lake			California
120	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
120	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
121	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
122	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
122	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
123	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
123	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
124	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
126	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
126	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
127	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
127	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
127	SW		Pescadero			California
128	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
128	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
129	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
129	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
129	W		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
130	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
130	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
130	S		Panoche Pass			California
130	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
132	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
133	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
134	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
135	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
137	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
139	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
140	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
141	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
141	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
143	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
145	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
145	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
146	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
148	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
150	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
150	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
151	SW		Carmel			California
151	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
152	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
152	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
152	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
153	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
153	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
155	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
156	W		Gualala			California
157	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
157	SE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
158	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
159	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
159	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
159	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
159	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
160	S		Hanford			California
161	SE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
165	SE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
167	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
167	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
167	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
168	E		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
169	N		WYA Eastern Lassen Site			California	A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock.
171	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
171	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
172	SE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
174	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
174	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
175	N		Baum Lake			California
176	NW		Whiskeytown National Recreation Area			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.
176	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
177	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
178	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
178	W		Mendocino			California
179	NW		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
180	NW		Shasta Dam			California
180	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.

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