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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			Napa			California
10	W		Sonoma			California
12	NE		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
13	S		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
16	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
17	E		Vacaville			California
18	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
20	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
21	NW		Angwin			California
21	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
21	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
25	NW		Santa Rosa			California
25	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
26	S		Point Richmond			California
26	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
29	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
29	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
29	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
29	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
29	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
30	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
31	NE		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
32	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).
33	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
33	S		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
33	SE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
34	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
34	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
34	S		Oakland			California
34	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
35	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
35	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
36	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
36	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
37	S		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
38	S		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
41	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
41	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
41	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
41	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.
42	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
42	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
42	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
43	S		Castro Valley			California
47	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
48	S		Pacifica			California
49	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
50	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
51	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
51	S		San Mateo			California
51	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
53	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
54	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
54	S		Ewell Observatory			California
54	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
55	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
56	E		Lodi			California
56	E		Wilton			California
56	NE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
56	S		Half Moon Bay			California
58	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
59	S		Menlo Park			California
59	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
59	SE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
61	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
61	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
63	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
63	SE		Tracy Airport			California
64	S		Mountain View			California
65	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
65	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
65	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
66	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
67	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
67	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
67	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
69	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
69	S		Cupertino			California
70	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
70	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
70	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
71	NE		Penryn			California
71	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
72	S		Pescadero			California
73	S		Saratoga			California
73	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
75	NW		Gualala			California
75	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
75	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
76	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
76	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
77	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
77	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
77	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
80	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
81	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
82	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.
82	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
82	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
82	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
83	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
84	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.
84	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
85	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
86	NE		Penn Valley			California
87	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
88	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
88	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
88	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
88	SE		Morgan Hill			California
89	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
89	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
90	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
91	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
92	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
92	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
92	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
92	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
93	NE		Foresthill			California
93	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
94	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
94	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
94	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
96	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
96	NE		Nevada City			California
96	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
96	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
98	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
100	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
100	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
103	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
104	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
105	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
105	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
106	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
107	N		Paradise			California
108	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
108	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
108	NW		Mendocino			California
110	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
111	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
114	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
115	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
115	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
116	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
117	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
118	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
120	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
120	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
120	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
120	SE		Merced			California
121	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
121	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
122	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
122	S		Carmel			California
128	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
128	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
128	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.
132	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
133	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
134	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
134	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
135	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
135	SE		Panoche Pass			California
136	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
140	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
140	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
140	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
140	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
141	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
143	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
143	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
144	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
144	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
144	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
145	E		Monitor Pass			California
146	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
147	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
147	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
147	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
148	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
150	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
152	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
152	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
152	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
153	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
153	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
154	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
154	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
155	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
155	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
155	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
156	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
157	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
157	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
158	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
158	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
158	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
158	SE		Coarsegold			California
159	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
159	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.
160	E		Wellington			Nevada
160	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
161	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.
161	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
162	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
164	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
166	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
167	N		Shasta Dam			California
167	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
169	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
172	N		Hyampom			California
172	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
174	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
175	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
176	E		Bodie			California
176	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
178	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.

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