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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			Foresthill			California
11	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
16	SW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
18	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
19	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
20	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
20	NW		Nevada City			California
20	S		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	NW		Penn Valley			California
22	SW		Penryn			California
23	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
25	S		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
25	SW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
28	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
28	SW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
31	W		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
35	SW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
38	S		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
40	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
40	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
43	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
43	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
43	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
44	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
44	W		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
45	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
46	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
47	SW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
49	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
50	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
50	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
50	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
50	SW		Wilton			California
51	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
51	SW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
53	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
55	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
57	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
57	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
57	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
58	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
58	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
59	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
60	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
60	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
61	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
61	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
62	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
63	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
63	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
64	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
64	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
65	E		Monitor Pass			California
65	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
66	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
66	NW		Paradise			California
66	S		Lodi			California
68	S		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
68	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
68	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
74	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
74	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
75	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
75	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
76	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
77	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
77	SW		Vacaville			California
77	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
78	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
80	E		Wellington			Nevada
81	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
82	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
83	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
84	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
86	S		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
87	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
88	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
89	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
90	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
92	W		Angwin			California
93	SW		Napa			California
94	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
94	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
95	S		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
96	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
96	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
97	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
98	S		Tracy Airport			California
98	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
99	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
99	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
99	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
99	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
101	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
101	SW		Sonoma			California
102	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
104	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
104	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
105	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
105	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
105	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
106	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
107	S		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
107	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
107	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
109	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
109	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
109	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
109	W		Santa Rosa			California
110	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
110	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
110	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
110	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	SE		Bodie			California
111	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
111	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
112	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
113	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
113	SW		Point Richmond			California
114	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
114	SW		Castro Valley			California
115	NW		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
115	SW		Oakland			California
115	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
116	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
117	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
117	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
117	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
118	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
120	S		Merced			California
120	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
120	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
120	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
122	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
122	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
122	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
122	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
123	SW		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).
124	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
124	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
124	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
126	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
126	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
126	SW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
128	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
129	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
129	SW		San Mateo			California
130	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
131	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
131	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
131	SW		Menlo Park			California
131	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
131	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
132	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
132	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
132	SW		Mountain View			California
132	SW		Pacifica			California
132	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
132	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
133	S		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
133	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
133	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
134	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
134	SW		Cupertino			California
134	SW		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
135	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
135	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
136	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.
136	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
136	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
136	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
136	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
137	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
137	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
137	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
137	SW		Saratoga			California
138	N		Baum Lake			California
138	S		Morgan Hill			California
138	SE		Coarsegold			California
138	SE		McGee Creek			California
138	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
138	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
138	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
139	S		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.
140	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
140	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
141	S		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
142	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.
142	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
143	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
144	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.
144	NW		Shasta Dam			California
144	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
146	W		Gualala			California
146	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
147	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
147	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
148	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
148	SW		Pescadero			California
148	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
148	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
150	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
151	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
152	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
152	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
153	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
153	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
155	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
155	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.
155	SE		Shaver Lake			California
155	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
156	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
158	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
159	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
159	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
160	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
160	W		Mendocino			California
161	SE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
163	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
166	S		Panoche Pass			California
167	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
168	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
169	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
171	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
173	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
174	E		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
175	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
176	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
177	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
177	N		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
177	NW		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
178	NW		Hyampom			California
178	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
180	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.

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