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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			Penn Valley			California
8	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
9	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
10	NE		Nevada City			California
11	SE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
21	S		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
21	SW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
22	SE		Foresthill			California
23	S		Penryn			California
25	W		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
26	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
27	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
31	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
35	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
36	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
36	SE		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.
36	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
38	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
38	S		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
41	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
41	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
44	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
45	S		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
46	NW		Paradise			California
50	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
52	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
53	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
53	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
54	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
55	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
56	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
56	S		Wilton			California
56	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
56	SW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
57	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
57	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
60	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
60	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
65	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
65	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
66	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
67	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
67	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
67	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
67	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
67	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
69	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
72	SW		Vacaville			California
73	S		Lodi			California
73	SW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
74	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
74	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
75	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
76	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
76	S		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
77	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
77	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
77	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
77	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
77	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
79	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
79	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
80	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
80	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
80	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
80	SW		Angwin			California
84	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
84	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
85	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
85	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
86	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
86	SW		Napa			California
87	E		Monitor Pass			California
88	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
88	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
89	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
90	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
90	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
91	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
92	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
92	SW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
92	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
93	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
93	SW		Sonoma			California
95	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
96	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
96	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
96	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
97	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
97	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
97	SW		Santa Rosa			California
98	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
99	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
99	SW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
99	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
100	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
100	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
101	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
101	SW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
102	E		Wellington			Nevada
103	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
104	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
104	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
104	SW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
105	S		Tracy Airport			California
106	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
106	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
107	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
107	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
108	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
108	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
108	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
108	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
108	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
109	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
109	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
109	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
109	SW		Point Richmond			California
111	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
112	SW		Oakland			California
113	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
113	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
114	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
114	SW		Castro Valley			California
114	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
116	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
116	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
117	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).
117	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
118	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
118	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
120	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
121	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.
122	N		Baum Lake			California
122	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
123	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.
123	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
123	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
124	NW		Shasta Dam			California
125	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
125	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.
126	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.
126	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
127	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
128	SW		San Mateo			California
128	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
128	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
129	W		Gualala			California
130	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
130	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
130	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
130	SW		Pacifica			California
131	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
131	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
131	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
132	NE		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.
132	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
132	SW		Menlo Park			California
132	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
133	SE		Bodie			California
133	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
133	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
134	S		Mountain View			California
134	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
134	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
136	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
136	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	S		Merced			California
136	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
137	S		Cupertino			California
137	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
137	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
138	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
138	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
138	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
139	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
140	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
140	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
140	W		Mendocino			California
141	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
141	S		Saratoga			California
144	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
144	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
144	S		Morgan Hill			California
145	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
145	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
145	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
145	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.
146	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
147	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
147	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
148	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
148	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
149	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
149	SW		Pescadero			California
151	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
152	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
154	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
154	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
156	NW		Hyampom			California
156	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
157	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
158	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
158	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
158	SE		Coarsegold			California
159	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
159	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
159	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
160	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
160	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
160	SE		McGee Creek			California
160	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
164	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
164	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
169	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
169	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
170	N		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
172	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
173	N		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
175	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
175	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
175	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.
175	SE		Shaver Lake			California
176	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
177	S		Panoche Pass			California
178	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
179	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
180	NW		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.

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