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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			The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
5	S		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
8	SE		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
9	S		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
10	E		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
11	SE		Santa Rosa			California
16	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
16	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
18	SE		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
21	E		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
23	E		Angwin			California
27	S		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
28	NE		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
29	SE		Sonoma			California
30	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
32	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
32	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
33	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
36	S		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
36	SE		Napa			California
36	SE		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
38	NW		Gualala			California
42	NE		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
43	E		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
44	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
44	SE		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
46	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
46	S		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).
46	SE		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
47	E		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
50	E		Vacaville			California
50	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
50	SE		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
51	SE		Point Richmond			California
52	SE		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
57	SE		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
58	SE		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
59	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
59	SE		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
61	E		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
61	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
61	SE		Oakland			California
62	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
63	SE		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
64	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
65	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
66	NE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
67	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
68	S		Pacifica			California
69	SE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
69	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
70	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
72	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
73	NW		Mendocino			California
73	SE		Castro Valley			California
73	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	SE		San Mateo			California
74	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
75	E		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
76	S		Half Moon Bay			California
76	SE		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
77	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
77	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
78	SE		Ewell Observatory			California
82	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
84	E		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
84	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
84	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
84	SE		Menlo Park			California
84	SE		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
85	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
86	SE		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
87	SE		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
88	E		Wilton			California
90	SE		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
91	E		Lodi			California
91	SE		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
91	SE		Mountain View			California
92	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
92	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
92	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
92	SE		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
93	S		Pescadero			California
94	E		Penryn			California
95	E		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
95	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
95	SE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
96	SE		Cupertino			California
97	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
98	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
98	SE		Tracy Airport			California
99	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
100	E		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
100	SE		Saratoga			California
101	NE		Penn Valley			California
102	NE		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
103	SE		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
103	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
104	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	NE		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
105	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
105	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
107	E		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
107	NE		Paradise			California
107	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
109	E		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.
109	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
109	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
109	SE		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
109	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
110	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
110	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
110	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
111	NE		Nevada City			California
111	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
113	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
114	SE		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.
115	E		Foresthill			California
116	SE		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
118	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
118	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
118	SE		Morgan Hill			California
118	SE		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
119	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
119	SE		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
120	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
120	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
121	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
121	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
122	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
123	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
126	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
128	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
129	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
129	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
130	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
131	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
131	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
131	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
132	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
135	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
137	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
138	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
139	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
141	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
141	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
142	N		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.
143	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
143	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
143	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
144	N		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
144	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
144	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
145	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
146	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
146	N		Hyampom			California
146	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
146	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
147	S		Carmel			California
151	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
151	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
152	N		Shasta Dam			California
153	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
153	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
155	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
155	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
155	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
155	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
156	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
156	SE		Merced			California
157	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
158	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
160	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
161	N		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
161	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
164	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.
165	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
167	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
167	N		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
167	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
167	SE		Panoche Pass			California
168	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
168	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
170	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
171	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
171	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
171	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
171	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
172	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
173	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
174	E		Monitor Pass			California
174	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
174	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
176	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
177	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
177	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
178	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
179	NE		Baum Lake			California

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