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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			Paradise			California
9	W		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
11	W		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
< 15			Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
20	S		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
34	E		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
38	E		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
40	W		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
41	E		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
44	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
45	S		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
46	SE		Penn Valley			California
47	SE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
47	SE		Nevada City			California
47	SE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
51	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
52	S		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
53	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
56	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
56	SE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
58	S		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
60	SE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
61	E		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
65	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
66	SE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
66	SE		Foresthill			California
67	S		Penryn			California
68	SW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
70	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
75	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.
75	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
76	E		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
77	NE		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
77	S		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
78	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.
78	NW		Shasta Dam			California
80	SW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
81	N		Baum Lake			California
81	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
82	S		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
82	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.
83	SE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
83	SW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
84	S		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
84	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
84	SW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
84	SW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
85	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
87	SE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
89	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
90	E		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
91	SW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
92	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
93	SW		Angwin			California
94	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
94	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
97	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
97	S		Wilton			California
98	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
98	S		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
98	SE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
99	S		Vacaville			California
99	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
100	SW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
102	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
102	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
103	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
104	E		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
104	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
105	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
105	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
105	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
105	SE		South Lake Tahoe			California
105	SW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
106	SE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
107	S		Napa			California
107	SW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
107	SW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
107	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
108	SW		Santa Rosa			California
109	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
109	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
109	SW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
110	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
111	S		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
111	SW		Sonoma			California
112	SW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
113	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
113	NW		Hyampom			California
113	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
114	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.
114	S		Lodi			California
114	SE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
114	SE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
115	SE		Gardnerville			Nevada
115	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
116	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
117	NE		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
117	SW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
118	S		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
119	SE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
120	SE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
120	W		Mendocino			California
121	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
122	S		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
122	SW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
123	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
123	SW		Gualala			California
123	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
125	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
125	SE		Monitor Pass			California
126	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
126	S		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
126	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
126	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
127	S		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
127	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
128	N		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
128	S		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
130	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
130	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
131	S		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
131	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
131	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
133	S		Point Richmond			California
133	S		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
134	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
134	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
135	N		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.
135	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
135	NW		Etna			California
135	S		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
135	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
137	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
138	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).
139	SE		Wellington			Nevada
140	NW		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
140	S		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
140	S		Oakland			California
140	S		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
140	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.
141	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
141	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
142	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
143	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
143	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
144	NE		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
144	NW		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
144	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
144	S		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
144	S		Tracy Airport			California
144	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
145	S		Castro Valley			California
145	S		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
148	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
149	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
150	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
150	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
152	N		Tulelake			California	A site of the RECON project
154	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
155	N		Black Mountain Observatory			California	A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook.
155	S		Pacifica			California
156	S		San Mateo			California
158	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
159	S		Ewell Observatory			California
160	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
162	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
162	S		Menlo Park			California
162	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
162	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
163	S		Half Moon Bay			California
163	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
164	NE		Massacre Rim			Nevada	Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary.
164	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
165	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
165	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
166	S		Mountain View			California
167	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
168	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
168	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
168	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
168	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
169	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
170	S		Cupertino			California
171	N		Klamath Falls			Oregon
171	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
172	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
172	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.
174	S		Saratoga			California
175	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
175	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
175	SE		Bodie			California
175	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
177	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
178	N		Ashland			Oregon
178	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
178	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
178	S		Pescadero			California
179	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.

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