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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			Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
4	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
5	N		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
7	E		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
10	E		Santa Rosa			California
13	NE		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
15	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
16	SE		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
19	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
21	E		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
22	S		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
25	E		Angwin			California
27	SE		Sonoma			California
31	NE		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
31	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.
32	SE		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
35	E		Napa			California
35	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
35	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
35	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
37	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
40	NW		Gualala			California
40	SE		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
42	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).
43	E		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
44	SE		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
46	NE		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
47	SE		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
47	SE		Point Richmond			California
49	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
49	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
49	SE		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
50	E		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
50	E		Vacaville			California
54	SE		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
54	SE		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
55	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
55	SE		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
56	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
56	SE		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
57	SE		Oakland			California
59	SE		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
60	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
61	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
62	E		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
62	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
63	S		Pacifica			California
67	SE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
67	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
68	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
69	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
69	NE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
69	SE		Castro Valley			California
70	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
70	SE		San Mateo			California
71	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
71	SE		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
72	S		Half Moon Bay			California
72	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
74	SE		Ewell Observatory			California
75	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
76	E		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
76	NW		Mendocino			California
80	SE		Menlo Park			California
80	SE		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
81	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
81	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
82	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
82	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
82	SE		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
83	SE		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
86	SE		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
87	E		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
87	SE		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
87	SE		Mountain View			California
88	E		Wilton			California
88	N		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
88	SE		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
89	S		Pescadero			California
89	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
91	E		Lodi			California
91	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
92	SE		Cupertino			California
93	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
94	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
95	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
96	E		Penryn			California
96	SE		Saratoga			California
96	SE		Tracy Airport			California
97	E		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
97	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
98	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
99	SE		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
100	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
101	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
102	E		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
102	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
104	NE		Penn Valley			California
104	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
105	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
105	SE		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
105	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
106	SE		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
107	NE		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
107	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
108	NE		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
108	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
108	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
110	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
110	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
110	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
110	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.
111	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.
111	SE		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
112	NE		Paradise			California
112	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
113	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
114	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
114	SE		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
115	NE		Nevada City			California
115	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
115	SE		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
115	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
115	SE		Morgan Hill			California
117	E		Foresthill			California
117	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
119	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
120	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
123	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
123	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
125	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
126	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
127	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
129	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
129	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
130	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
131	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
133	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
134	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
134	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
135	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
135	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
136	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
136	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
139	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
139	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
140	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
141	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
142	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
142	SE		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
142	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
143	S		Carmel			California
145	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
145	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
146	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
147	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.
148	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
148	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
149	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.
151	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
151	N		Hyampom			California
154	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
154	SE		Merced			California
155	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
156	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
157	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
157	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
157	N		Shasta Dam			California
157	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
158	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
159	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
160	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
160	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
160	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
161	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
163	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.
164	SE		Panoche Pass			California
165	N		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
165	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
165	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
167	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
167	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
167	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
169	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
170	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
171	N		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
171	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
172	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
174	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
175	E		Monitor Pass			California
175	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
175	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
176	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
176	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
177	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
179	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
179	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.

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