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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			Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
19	W		Shaver Lake			California
20	W		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
24	W		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.
25	S		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
26	S		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
27	SW		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
28	S		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
35	NE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
39	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
39	W		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
40	NW		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
43	W		Coarsegold			California
46	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
46	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
46	S		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
46	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
46	W		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
47	E		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
47	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
48	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
50	SW		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
50	W		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
55	S		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
56	NW		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
56	W		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
58	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
58	NW		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
58	W		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
59	N		McGee Creek			California
60	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
61	S		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
64	SW		Hanford			California
66	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
67	S		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
69	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
70	S		Porterville			California
70	SW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
71	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
72	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.
76	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
77	W		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
79	N		Bodie			California
79	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
80	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
81	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
83	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
83	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
85	S		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
85	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
85	W		Merced			California
89	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.
92	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
93	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
94	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
96	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
98	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
101	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
102	NW		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
103	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
103	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
104	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
107	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
107	W		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
109	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
109	SW		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
110	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
111	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
112	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
114	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
115	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
117	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
117	W		Panoche Pass			California
118	N		Wellington			Nevada
118	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
118	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
118	W		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
118	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
120	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
120	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
121	SE		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
121	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
123	N		Monitor Pass			California
124	SE		Ridgecrest			California
124	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
125	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.
125	NW		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
126	NW		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
126	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
126	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
127	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
127	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
129	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
130	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
131	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
132	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
132	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
133	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
133	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
133	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
134	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
135	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
135	NW		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
135	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
137	S		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
137	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
137	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
138	S		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
139	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
140	NW		South Lake Tahoe			California
140	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
140	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
141	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
141	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
142	NW		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
142	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
142	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
142	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
142	W		Tracy Airport			California
144	S		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
144	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
145	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
145	NW		Lodi			California
145	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
145	SW		Atascadero			California
145	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
146	S		California City			California
148	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
148	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
148	W		Morgan Hill			California
148	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
150	NE		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
151	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
151	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
151	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
151	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
152	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
152	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
153	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
154	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.
154	NW		Wilton			California
154	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
155	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
155	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
155	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.
156	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
156	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
156	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
157	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
157	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
159	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
159	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
159	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
159	S		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
159	S		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
159	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
160	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
160	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
160	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
161	N		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
161	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.
161	W		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
162	N		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
162	NW		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
162	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
163	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
163	S		Lockwood Valley			California
163	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
163	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
164	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
165	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
165	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
165	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
165	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
166	NW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
166	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
166	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
167	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
167	W		Carmel			California
168	N		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
168	NW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
168	NW		Foresthill			California
168	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
168	W		Saratoga			California
169	W		Cupertino			California
169	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
169	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
169	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
170	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
170	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
170	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
170	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
170	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
171	NW		Penryn			California
171	S		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
171	S		Lancaster			California
171	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
171	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
171	W		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
172	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
173	E		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
173	W		Mountain View			California
174	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.
174	S		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
174	W		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
174	W		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
175	E		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
175	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
175	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
176	S		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).
176	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
176	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
176	W		Castro Valley			California
177	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
177	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
177	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
178	NW		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
178	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
178	S		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
178	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
178	W		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
178	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
178	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
179	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
179	W		Menlo Park			California
179	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
180	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
180	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.

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