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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			Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
10	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.
18	N		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
18	NE		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
21	E		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
22	N		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
22	N		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
22	NE		Santa Rosa			California
23	SE		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).
24	SE		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
25	E		Sonoma			California
26	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
27	N		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
28	NE		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
30	N		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
32	SE		Point Richmond			California
34	E		Napa			California
36	E		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
36	SE		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
37	E		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
37	NE		Angwin			California
37	SE		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
38	E		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
38	SE		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
40	N		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
40	SE		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
42	SE		Oakland			California
44	SE		Pacifica			California
45	SE		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
46	E		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
46	NE		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
47	E		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
48	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
49	E		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
49	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
51	E		Vacaville			California
52	SE		Half Moon Bay			California
52	SE		San Mateo			California
53	E		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
53	SE		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
54	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
54	NW		Gualala			California
54	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
55	SE		Castro Valley			California
55	SE		Ewell Observatory			California
56	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
57	E		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
58	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
58	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
59	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
60	E		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
60	NE		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
62	NE		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
62	SE		Menlo Park			California
62	SE		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
64	SE		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
65	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
65	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
65	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
65	SE		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
67	E		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
67	SE		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
68	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
69	SE		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
69	SE		Mountain View			California
69	SE		Pescadero			California
70	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
70	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
70	SE		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
74	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
75	SE		Cupertino			California
76	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
76	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
78	SE		Saratoga			California
79	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
81	E		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
81	SE		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
82	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
83	NE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
84	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
86	E		Tracy Airport			California
86	SE		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
86	SE		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
86	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
87	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
88	E		Lodi			California
88	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
88	SE		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
89	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
90	E		Wilton			California
90	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
91	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
92	SE		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
93	NW		Mendocino			California
93	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
93	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.
95	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
95	SE		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
96	SE		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
97	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
97	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
97	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
97	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
98	SE		Morgan Hill			California
100	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
103	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
103	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
104	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	NE		Penryn			California
108	N		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
110	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	E		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
110	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
111	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
111	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
114	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
116	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.
116	NE		Penn Valley			California
117	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
118	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
118	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
119	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
120	SE		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
120	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
121	E		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
121	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
121	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
122	SE		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
123	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
123	SE		Carmel			California
123	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
124	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
124	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
125	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
126	NE		Foresthill			California
126	NE		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
127	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
127	NE		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
127	NE		Nevada City			California
128	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
128	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
130	NE		Paradise			California
132	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
134	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
138	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
139	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
140	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
140	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
142	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
144	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
144	SE		Merced			California
145	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
146	SE		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
148	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
148	SE		Panoche Pass			California
149	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
149	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
149	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
150	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
150	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
150	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
151	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
156	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
156	E		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
157	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
161	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
162	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
163	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
165	SE		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
166	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
167	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
168	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
169	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
169	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
169	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.
169	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
171	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.
172	N		Hyampom			California
172	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
173	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
173	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
174	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
175	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
175	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
176	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
177	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
177	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
178	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
178	N		Shasta Dam			California
180	E		Monitor Pass			California
180	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
180	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
180	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.

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