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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			Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
5	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
12	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.
13	N		Penryn			California
< 15			Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
< 15			Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
16	N		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
22	SW		Wilton			California
23	W		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
24	SW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
25	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
25	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
26	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
28	NE		Foresthill			California
29	SE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
30	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
34	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
36	N		Penn Valley			California
36	W		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
38	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
39	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
39	S		Lodi			California
40	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
41	N		Nevada City			California
41	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
42	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
45	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
45	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
46	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
48	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
48	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
50	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
50	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
51	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
51	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
53	SW		Vacaville			California
54	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
58	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
58	W		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
59	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
60	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
61	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
61	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
61	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
63	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
64	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
64	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
65	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
67	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
68	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
69	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
69	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
70	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
70	S		Tracy Airport			California
70	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
70	W		Napa			California
70	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
71	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
71	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
71	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
72	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
72	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
72	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
72	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
73	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
74	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
74	W		Angwin			California
75	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
77	E		Monitor Pass			California
78	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
78	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
78	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
78	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
78	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
78	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
78	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
78	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
79	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
79	W		Sonoma			California
80	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
81	N		Paradise			California
81	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
81	SW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
82	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
83	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
83	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
84	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
85	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
85	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
86	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
86	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
86	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
87	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
87	SW		Castro Valley			California
87	SW		Point Richmond			California
87	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
88	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
88	SW		Oakland			California
88	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
89	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
89	W		Santa Rosa			California
90	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
90	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
91	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
91	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
91	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
92	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.
92	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
92	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
92	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
93	E		Wellington			Nevada
93	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
95	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
95	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
96	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
96	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
97	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
97	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
98	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
98	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).
98	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
100	S		Merced			California
100	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
101	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
102	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
102	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
102	SW		San Mateo			California
103	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
103	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
103	SW		Menlo Park			California
103	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
104	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
104	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
104	SW		Mountain View			California
104	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
104	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
105	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
105	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
105	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
105	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
105	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	SW		Pacifica			California
105	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
106	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
106	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
106	SW		Cupertino			California
106	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
107	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
108	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
108	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
109	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
109	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
110	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
110	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
110	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
110	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
110	SW		Saratoga			California
111	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
111	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
111	S		Morgan Hill			California
111	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
111	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.
112	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.
113	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
113	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
114	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
115	E		Bodie			California
117	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
117	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
117	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
117	SW		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
119	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
119	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
120	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
120	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
121	SW		Pescadero			California
123	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
124	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
124	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
125	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
125	SE		Coarsegold			California
126	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
126	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
126	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
127	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
128	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
128	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
129	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
130	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
130	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
130	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
132	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
132	W		Gualala			California
133	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
134	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
134	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
135	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
135	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
136	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
139	E		McGee Creek			California
139	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
141	S		Panoche Pass			California
141	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
142	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
142	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
143	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.
144	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
144	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
144	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
144	SE		Shaver Lake			California
145	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
149	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
150	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
151	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
151	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
152	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
152	W		Mendocino			California
153	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.
153	S		Carmel			California
156	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.
158	N		Baum Lake			California
158	NW		Shasta Dam			California
158	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
159	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
162	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
163	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.
166	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
166	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
166	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
170	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
170	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
171	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
172	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
174	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
174	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
178	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
179	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
179	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
179	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
180	SE		Hanford			California

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