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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			Oakland			California
5	E		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
5	N		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
8	W		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
9	E		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
10	NW		Point Richmond			California
11	W		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
12	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
13	N		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
13	SE		Castro Valley			California
13	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
15	N		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
16	NE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
16	NE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
17	E		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
17	S		San Mateo			California
18	E		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
18	NW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
18	SW		Pacifica			California
19	NE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
19	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
20	E		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
20	S		Ewell Observatory			California
20	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).
22	N		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
23	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
24	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
25	NW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
25	S		Menlo Park			California
25	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
27	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
27	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
29	E		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
29	NE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
31	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
31	S		Mountain View			California
31	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
33	E		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
33	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
34	N		Napa			California
35	N		Sonoma			California
35	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
35	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
36	S		Cupertino			California
38	S		Pescadero			California
38	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
40	NE		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
40	S		Saratoga			California
41	N		Vacaville			California
41	NW		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
42	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
42	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
43	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
43	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
43	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
44	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
46	E		Tracy Airport			California
46	N		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
47	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
49	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
50	NW		Santa Rosa			California
50	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
50	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
51	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
51	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
53	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
53	SE		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.
54	N		Angwin			California
55	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
55	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
55	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
57	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
57	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
57	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
58	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
58	SE		Morgan Hill			California
59	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
59	NE		Lodi			California
59	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
59	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
59	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
61	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
62	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
62	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
63	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
64	NE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
67	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
68	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
68	NE		Wilton			California
69	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
71	E		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
73	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
74	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
76	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
76	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
77	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
79	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
80	NE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
81	E		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
83	NE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
83	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
84	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
84	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
86	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
86	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
86	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
86	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
87	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
88	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
88	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
88	S		Carmel			California
89	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
90	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
92	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
92	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
93	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
94	NE		Penryn			California
95	NW		Gualala			California
96	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
97	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
99	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
99	NE		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.
99	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
101	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
102	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
104	E		Merced			California
105	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
106	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
107	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
107	SE		Panoche Pass			California
108	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
108	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
109	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
109	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
110	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
111	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
111	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
111	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
112	NE		Penn Valley			California
113	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
114	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
115	NE		Foresthill			California
117	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
118	E		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
119	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
120	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
121	NE		Nevada City			California
121	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
122	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
123	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
124	N		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory.
126	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
128	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
129	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
129	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
130	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
131	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
133	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
133	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
133	NW		Mendocino			California
134	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
136	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
136	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
136	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
138	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
139	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
139	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
140	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
140	N		Paradise			California
142	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
143	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
143	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
144	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
144	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
145	E		Coarsegold			California
147	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
147	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
148	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
149	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
149	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
150	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
152	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
152	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
153	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
154	SE		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
156	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
156	NE		Monitor Pass			California
156	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
156	SE		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
158	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
159	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
160	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
161	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
164	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
164	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
165	E		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.
166	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
168	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
168	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
168	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
169	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
169	E		Shaver Lake			California
169	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
169	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
170	NE		Wellington			Nevada
172	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
173	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
174	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
176	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
177	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
177	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
177	SE		Hanford			California
178	E		Bodie			California
178	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
178	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
178	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
179	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
180	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.

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