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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 Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
6	W		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
8	W		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
21	S		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
25	W		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
26	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
35	S		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
35	SW		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
37	E		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
38	NW		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
38	NW		Shaver Lake			California
39	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.
40	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
43	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
45	S		Porterville			California
46	NE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
47	SW		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
50	W		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
51	NE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
51	SW		Hanford			California
54	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
56	NE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
57	NE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
58	NW		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
58	SW		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
59	NW		Coarsegold			California
59	NW		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
59	S		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
59	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
60	NW		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
61	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
63	NW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
65	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
66	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
66	W		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
67	NE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
70	NW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
72	E		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
73	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
73	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
78	W		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
79	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
79	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
80	NW		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
82	E		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
82	NW		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
83	N		McGee Creek			California
85	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.
86	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
92	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.
93	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
95	NE		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
96	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
97	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
98	NW		Merced			California
100	SE		Ridgecrest			California
101	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
101	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
104	SW		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
105	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
105	N		Bodie			California
105	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
105	W		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
106	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
109	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
109	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
110	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
111	S		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
112	S		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
113	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.
113	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
113	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
114	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
115	SW		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
118	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
119	W		Panoche Pass			California
120	SE		California City			California
120	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
122	NW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
122	SW		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
124	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
125	SW		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
126	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
127	NW		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
128	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
129	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
130	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
130	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
130	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
130	W		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
130	W		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
131	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
131	SW		Atascadero			California
131	SW		Redman 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	S		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
132	SW		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
132	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
132	W		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
133	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
133	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
133	SE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
136	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	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.
137	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
137	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
137	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
137	SW		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
138	S		Lockwood Valley			California
140	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
141	W		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
142	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
144	N		Wellington			Nevada
144	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
145	S		Lancaster			California
146	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
146	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
147	S		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
148	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.
149	N		Monitor Pass			California
150	NW		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
150	SW		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
150	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
151	NW		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
151	W		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
152	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
152	W		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
152	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
153	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
153	NW		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
153	SE		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
153	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
154	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
154	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).
154	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
155	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
156	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
156	W		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
157	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
157	NW		Tracy Airport			California
157	S		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
157	W		Morgan Hill			California
157	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
158	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
158	S		Ojai			California
159	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
159	N		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
159	NW		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
159	S		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
159	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
159	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
160	NE		Area 52 Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory.
160	SW		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
161	E		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
161	NW		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
161	S		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
161	S		Santa Clarita			California
161	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
162	E		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
162	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
162	S		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
163	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
163	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
164	S		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
164	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.
165	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
165	NW		Lodi			California
165	S		Santa Paula			California
165	SW		Vandenberg Village			California
165	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
166	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
166	NW		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
167	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
167	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
167	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
168	E		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
168	S		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
169	NW		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
169	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
170	NE		Belmont			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
170	S		Granada Hills			California
170	W		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
170	W		Carmel			California
171	S		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
171	SE		Phelan			California
171	SE		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
172	S		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
172	S		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
172	W		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
173	NW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
173	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
173	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
174	S		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
174	SE		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
174	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
174	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
175	NW		Wilton			California
175	S		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
175	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
176	S		Woodland Hills			California
176	W		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
177	E		Indian Springs			Nevada	Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby.
177	NW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
177	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.
177	S		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
177	SE		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
178	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
178	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
178	S		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
178	W		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
178	W		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
178	W		Saratoga			California
179	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
180	S		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
180	W		Cupertino			California
180	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.

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