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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			Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
11	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
12	S		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
23	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
24	N		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
30	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
30	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
33	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
33	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
34	SW		Merced			California
35	N		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
36	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
38	S		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
40	SW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
40	W		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
42	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
43	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
44	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
44	SE		Coarsegold			California
45	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
45	W		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
46	N		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
46	S		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
51	N		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
52	S		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
53	NW		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
56	N		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
58	N		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
58	NW		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
59	SW		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
60	NE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
61	N		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
62	W		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
63	NE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
63	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.
64	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
64	SE		Shaver Lake			California
65	NW		Lodi			California
66	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
67	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
68	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
68	W		Tracy Airport			California
71	NE		Bodie			California
71	SW		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
72	N		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
72	S		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
72	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
73	SW		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
74	N		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
74	NW		Wilton			California
75	W		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
77	N		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
77	N		Monitor Pass			California
77	NW		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
77	SW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
78	N		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
78	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.
80	NW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
80	NW		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
80	SW		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
81	E		McGee Creek			California
81	NW		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
81	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
81	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
82	N		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
83	NE		Wellington			Nevada
83	W		Del Valle			California	Site details.
84	N		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
84	N		South Lake Tahoe			California
84	SW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
84	W		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
84	W		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
86	NW		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
86	SW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
87	N		Gardnerville			Nevada
87	W		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
87	W		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
88	W		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
89	SW		Panoche Pass			California
90	W		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
90	W		Santa Teresa Spring			California
91	SW		Morgan Hill			California
92	NW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
93	N		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
94	NW		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
94	NW		Penryn			California
94	SW		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
95	N		Foresthill			California
95	W		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
96	SW		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.
96	W		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
97	SE		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
98	SE		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
98	W		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
98	W		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
98	W		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
99	E		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
99	SW		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
100	W		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
101	NE		Hawthorne			Nevada
101	NW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
101	SE		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
101	SW		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
102	N		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
102	N		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
102	S		Hanford			California
102	S		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
102	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
102	W		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
103	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
103	S		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
104	N		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
104	NW		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
104	W		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
104	W		Castro Valley			California
104	W		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
105	W		Cupertino			California
105	W		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	W		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
106	NW		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
106	W		Saratoga			California
107	NW		Vacaville			California
107	W		Mountain View			California
107	W		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
108	SW		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
109	N		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
109	SE		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
109	SW		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
109	W		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
109	W		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
110	N		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
110	N		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
110	SW		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
110	W		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
110	W		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
111	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
111	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
111	W		Menlo Park			California
112	W		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
112	W		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
112	W		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
113	E		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
113	NW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
113	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
113	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
113	W		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
114	NW		Penn Valley			California
114	NW		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
114	SW		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
114	W		Oakland			California
114	W		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
115	NW		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
115	NW		Nevada City			California
115	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
115	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
116	E		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
116	SE		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
116	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
116	SW		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
117	N		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
117	SE		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
117	W		Ewell Observatory			California
118	W		San Mateo			California
119	NW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
119	W		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
121	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
121	W		Napa			California
121	W		Point Richmond			California
122	SW		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
122	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
123	E		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
123	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
123	SW		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
124	SE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
125	N		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
125	SW		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
125	W		Half Moon Bay			California
125	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
125	W		Pescadero			California
125	W		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
126	NW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
126	SW		Carmel			California
126	W		Pacifica			California
127	N		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
127	SE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
127	SW		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
128	S		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
129	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
129	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
130	SE		Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
130	W		Sonoma			California
132	E		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
132	SE		Porterville			California
133	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
133	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).
134	SE		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
135	N		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
135	SW		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
135	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
136	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
136	NW		Angwin			California
136	S		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
136	SE		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
137	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
138	NW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
139	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
140	SW		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
141	N		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
141	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
141	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
141	W		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
143	NE		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
144	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
144	N		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
146	W		Santa Rosa			California
147	N		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
147	S		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
148	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
149	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
151	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
153	W		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
154	S		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
155	SE		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
155	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
156	E		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
156	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
156	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
156	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
158	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
158	NE		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
158	S		Atascadero			California
160	NW		Paradise			California
160	SE		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
161	NE		Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park			Nevada	AKA B-I State park.
161	S		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
162	E		Tonopah			Nevada
162	SE		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
163	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
163	S		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
163	SE		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
164	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.
164	E		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
166	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
166	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
166	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
168	S		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
169	S		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
170	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
170	S		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
170	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
171	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
175	SE		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
176	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
178	SE		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
179	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.

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