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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			Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
3	N		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
7	SW		Coarsegold			California
8	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
< 15			Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
17	SW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
19	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.
19	W		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
21	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
21	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
21	SE		Shaver Lake			California
29	SW		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
31	N		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
31	N		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
33	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.
38	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
38	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
39	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
43	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
44	NE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
46	W		Merced			California
49	NE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
53	SW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
54	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
54	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
55	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
58	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
61	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
61	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
66	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
66	S		Hanford			California
67	NE		McGee Creek			California
68	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
68	W		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
69	S		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
71	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
73	NE		Bodie			California
73	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
73	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
75	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
75	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
76	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
78	SW		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
78	W		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
79	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
79	S		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
80	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
81	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
82	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
85	N		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
86	E		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
86	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
86	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
87	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
87	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
87	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
88	SW		Panoche Pass			California
88	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
90	SW		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
91	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
91	S		Porterville			California
92	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
93	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
94	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
95	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
96	N		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
96	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
97	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
98	N		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
100	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
100	SW		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
102	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
102	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
102	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
102	W		Tracy Airport			California
103	N		Monitor Pass			California
103	N		Wellington			Nevada
105	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
105	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
106	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
106	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
107	NW		Lodi			California
109	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
110	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
110	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
111	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
111	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
111	W		Morgan Hill			California
112	N		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
112	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
112	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
113	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
113	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
114	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
114	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
114	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
115	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
115	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
116	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
116	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
117	NW		Wilton			California
117	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	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.
119	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
119	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
120	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
120	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.
120	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
121	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
121	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
121	W		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
122	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
122	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
123	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
124	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
124	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
125	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
126	SW		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
126	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
127	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.
127	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
127	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
127	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
127	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
128	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
128	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
129	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
129	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
129	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
129	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
130	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
130	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
131	W		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
131	W		Saratoga			California
132	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
132	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
132	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
132	W		Cupertino			California
132	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
133	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
133	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
133	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
134	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
134	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
135	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
135	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
135	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
135	W		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
135	W		Mountain View			California
136	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
136	NW		Foresthill			California
136	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
136	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
136	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
136	W		Carmel			California
137	NW		Penryn			California
137	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
137	SW		Atascadero			California
137	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
137	W		Castro Valley			California
137	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
138	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
138	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
138	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
138	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
139	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
139	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
139	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
140	W		Menlo Park			California
140	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
140	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
140	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
140	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
141	W		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
141	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
142	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
142	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
142	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
143	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
143	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
143	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
144	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
144	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
144	W		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
146	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
146	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
147	W		Ewell Observatory			California
148	NW		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
148	NW		Vacaville			California
148	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
148	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
148	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
149	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
149	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
149	W		Oakland			California
149	W		San Mateo			California
150	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
151	W		Pescadero			California
152	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
152	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
152	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
153	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
154	NW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
155	N		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
155	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
155	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
155	W		Half Moon Bay			California
156	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
156	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
156	NW		Nevada City			California
156	NW		Penn Valley			California
156	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
156	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
157	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
157	N		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
157	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
157	W		Point Richmond			California
158	W		Pacifica			California
159	S		Arroyo Grande			California
159	SE		Ridgecrest			California
159	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
159	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
160	SE		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
161	NW		Napa			California
161	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
161	SE		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
162	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
163	SE		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
164	NE		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
165	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.
165	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
166	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
167	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
167	S		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
167	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
169	NW		Sonoma			California
169	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
169	W		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).
171	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
173	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
175	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
175	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
175	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
175	SE		California City			California
176	N		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
177	E		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
177	NW		Angwin			California
177	S		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
178	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
178	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.
179	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
179	S		Lockwood Valley			California
180	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project

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