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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			Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
5	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
18	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
26	SW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
27	E		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
28	SE		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
30	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
30	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
30	S		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
32	S		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
33	SE		Angwin			California
37	S		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
37	S		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
38	S		Santa Rosa			California
40	S		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
41	S		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
43	SW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
43	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
44	SE		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
44	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
46	S		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
46	W		Gualala			California
49	E		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
51	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
51	S		Sonoma			California
54	SE		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
54	SE		Napa			California
58	S		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
60	E		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
60	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
60	SE		Vacaville			California
61	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
61	W		Mendocino			California
62	S		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
62	SE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
67	SE		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
68	S		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
71	S		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
72	E		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
72	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
73	NE		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
73	SE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
74	NE		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
74	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
74	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
75	S		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).
77	S		Point Richmond			California
78	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
79	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
80	NE		Paradise			California
81	SE		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
82	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
83	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
84	E		Penn Valley			California
84	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
84	SE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
85	E		Penryn			California
85	SE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
86	S		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
86	S		Oakland			California
86	S		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
87	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
87	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
88	E		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
88	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
89	E		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
89	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
89	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
90	SE		Wilton			California
91	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
92	E		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
92	E		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
92	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
93	E		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
94	E		Nevada City			California
95	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
95	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
96	S		Pacifica			California
96	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
97	S		Castro Valley			California
98	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
99	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
99	SE		Lodi			California
101	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
101	S		San Mateo			California
102	E		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.
102	E		Foresthill			California
103	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
105	S		Ewell Observatory			California
105	S		Half Moon Bay			California
105	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
106	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
106	SE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
108	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
109	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
111	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
111	N		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.
111	S		Menlo Park			California
111	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
112	NE		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
112	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
112	SE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
113	N		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
113	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
113	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
114	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
115	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
115	SE		Tracy Airport			California
117	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
117	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
117	S		Mountain View			California
117	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
118	N		Hyampom			California
119	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
120	N		Shasta Dam			California
120	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
122	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
122	S		Cupertino			California
122	S		Pescadero			California
123	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
124	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
125	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
125	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
126	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
126	S		Saratoga			California
127	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
128	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
129	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
129	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
129	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
129	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
130	SE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
131	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
133	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
133	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
134	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
135	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
135	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
136	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
136	NW		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
136	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
137	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
138	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.
139	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
140	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
140	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
140	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
141	NW		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
141	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
142	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
142	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
142	SE		Morgan Hill			California
143	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
145	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
145	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
145	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
145	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
145	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
146	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
146	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
146	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
147	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
148	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
148	NE		Baum Lake			California
150	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
150	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
151	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
152	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
154	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
155	NE		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
157	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
157	E		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
157	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
158	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
158	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
158	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
160	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
160	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
160	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
160	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
160	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
161	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
162	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
162	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
163	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
165	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
166	E		Monitor Pass			California
168	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
169	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
169	SE		Merced			California
170	N		Etna			California
172	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
172	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
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.
173	E		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
173	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
174	S		Carmel			California
176	N		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
178	NE		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
179	N		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.
180	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.

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