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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			Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
3	SW		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
6	E		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
19	W		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
22	S		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
25	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
32	SW		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
33	NW		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
34	NW		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.
34	NW		Shaver Lake			California
36	S		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
42	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
43	E		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
44	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
44	SW		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
44	W		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
45	S		Porterville			California
46	SW		Hanford			California
51	NE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
53	NE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
54	NW		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
54	NW		Coarsegold			California
54	SW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
55	NW		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
55	NW		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
57	NW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
59	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
60	NE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
60	NE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
61	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
61	W		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
62	S		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
64	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
64	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
65	NW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
66	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
71	NE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
72	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
72	W		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
74	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
77	NW		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
78	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
78	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
79	NW		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
82	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
83	N		McGee Creek			California
87	E		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
87	NW		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
90	E		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
90	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
93	NW		Merced			California
93	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
95	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
97	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
97	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
99	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
99	W		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
100	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	N		Bodie			California
104	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
104	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
105	SE		Ridgecrest			California
107	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
108	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
108	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
108	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
110	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
111	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
112	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
113	S		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
113	W		Panoche Pass			California
114	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
114	S		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
116	NW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
117	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
117	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
118	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
119	E		Furnace Creek			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Astronomical Society and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas. Near Death Valley.
120	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
120	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
122	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
123	SE		California City			California
124	NW		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
124	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
124	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
126	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
126	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
127	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
127	SW		Atascadero			California
127	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
127	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
128	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
128	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
128	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
128	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
128	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
129	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
131	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
132	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
132	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
133	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
133	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
134	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
134	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
135	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
135	S		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
135	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
136	SE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
136	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
137	S		LAAS -- Boy Scout Camp Road			California	A dark-sky site of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society on Boy Scout Camp road near Lockwood Valley Road near Fraser Park, CA.
138	S		Lockwood Valley			California
138	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
139	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
140	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
140	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
142	N		Wellington			Nevada
143	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
145	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
146	N		Monitor Pass			California
146	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
146	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
147	NW		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
147	S		Lancaster			California
147	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
147	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
148	NW		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
148	SW		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
148	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
149	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
149	S		Templin Hwy			California	A dirt parking lot at Templin Highway and Ridge Route. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
150	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
150	S		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
151	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
151	NW		Tracy Airport			California
151	W		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
151	W		Morgan Hill			California
151	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
152	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
153	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
153	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
153	SW		Byrne Observatory			California	An observatory that is one of a global network of observatories run by the organization called the Las Cumbres Observatory. Located at the Sedgwick Reserve (BOS) which is owned by the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB).
153	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
153	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
155	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
155	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
156	SE		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
157	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
157	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
157	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
157	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
158	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
158	S		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
158	S		Ojai			California
158	W		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.
159	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
159	NW		Lodi			California
159	S		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
159	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
159	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
160	S		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
161	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
162	NW		Del Valle			California	Site details.
162	SW		Vandenberg Village			California
162	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
163	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
163	NW		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
163	S		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
163	S		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
163	S		Santa Clarita			California
164	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
164	NE		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
164	S		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
164	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
164	W		Carmel			California
165	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
166	S		Santa Paula			California
166	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
167	E		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
167	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
167	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
167	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
168	E		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
168	NW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
168	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
168	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
170	NW		Wilton			California
170	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
170	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
171	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
171	S		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
171	S		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
172	S		Granada Hills			California
172	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
172	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
172	W		Saratoga			California
173	E		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
173	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
173	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
173	NW		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.
173	S		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
173	S		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
173	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
174	SE		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
174	W		Cupertino			California
174	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
175	SE		Phelan			California
176	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
176	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
176	S		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
176	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
176	S		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
176	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
176	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
177	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
177	SE		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
178	NW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
178	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	S		Woodland Hills			California
178	W		Mountain View			California
179	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
179	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
179	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
179	S		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
179	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
180	NW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
180	S		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
180	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.

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