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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			Royer Oaks Observatory			California	An observatory with public star parties.
6	S		Springville			California	A town in Tulare county and home of the Tule River Amateur Astronomers
8	S		Coma Via Observatory			California	An observatory near Springville.
14	N		South Fork Observatory			California	A private observatory near Three Rivers.
15	SW		Porterville			California
25	SE		Pine Flat Observatory			California	A private observatory near California Hot Springs.
28	W		Visalia			California	A town in Tulare.
31	W		Arthur Purcell Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tulare Astronomical Association.
32	E		Blackrock Ranger Station			California
34	N		Redwood Mountain View			California	A vacation rental.
35	N		Big Meadow			California	Observing site used by the Tulare Astronomical Association and the Central Valley Astronomers.
36	N		Big Stump			California	An entrance to Sequoia & Kings Canyon national park. Used as a backup observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
40	E		Kennedy Meadows			California	In Sequoia National Forest.
44	E		Tralfamadore Observatory			California	A private observatory.
47	W		Hanford			California
49	NW		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
51	SE		Canebrake			California	7 miles east of Onyx. In the Kern valley.
53	E		Fossil Falls			California	In Owens valley.
53	NE		Independence Creek Campground			California	Campground in a Inyo County.
54	W		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
58	SE		Walker Pass Campground			California	Campground and dark-sky site.
59	S		Bakersfield			California	Home of the Kern Astronomical Society.
61	N		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
65	NW		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
68	NE		Papoose Flat			California	A public spot in the Inyo Mountains southeast of Big Pine.
68	NW		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
68	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.
69	NW		Shaver Lake			California
69	SE		Thomas Observatory			California	A private observatory.
71	SE		Redrock Inyokern Road			California	Used by the South Bay Astronomical Society.
72	S		Astro-chalet West			California	A private observatory.
74	SE		Red Rock Canyon State Park			California	A state park used by local clubs for star parties.
75	E		Panamint Springs			California	The best place to observe is the campground.
75	NE		Homestake Dry Camp			California	Minimal campground in Death Valley National Park.
76	S		Tehachapi Mountain Observatory			California	A private observatory near Tehachapi.
76	SE		Ridgecrest			California
78	S		Tehachapi Municipal Airport			California	An observing site of the Greater Tehachapi Astronomers.
82	N		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.
83	NE		CARMA			California	An array of millimeter-wave radio telescopes.
85	NE		Grandview Campground			California	A dark sky campground. In the White-Inyo Mountains in Big Pine.
85	NW		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
86	NW		Coarsegold			California
86	NW		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
86	NW		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
87	NW		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
88	NW		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
88	SE		California City			California
89	NW		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
91	SE		Trona Pinnacles			California	A BLM site in the north Mojave desert.
93	NE		Deep Springs Observatory			California	Observatory at Deep Springs College.
93	SW		Carrizo Plain National Monument			California	Centered on KCL Campground, this chart covers most of Carrizo Plain National Monument. Near Taft.
93	W		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
95	NW		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
95	NW		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
96	NE		Mesquite Springs			California	In Death Valley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Astronomical Group of Las Vegas.
97	E		Mahogany Flat Campground			California	A 0campground in Death Valley National Park.
97	SE		Cuddeback Lake			California	A dry lake.
98	S		Chuchupate Ranger Station			California	Members of the Kern Astronomical Society observe nearby.
98	S		Mount Pinos			California	A popular observing site in Los Padres National Forest
99	S		Rosamond Skypark			California	A private residential skypark in Rosamond.
100	N		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
100	SW		Navajo Flats			California	A site used by the Central Coast Astronomical Society
101	SE		EAFB			California	Edwards Air Force Base is an alternate shuttle landing site. Also home of the Dryden Flight Research Center.
102	S		AVAC Kings Canyon Site			California	Observing site of The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
103	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.
103	W		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
104	S		Lockwood Valley			California
104	W		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
107	NW		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
108	N		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
111	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.
111	S		Lancaster			California
111	W		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
113	N		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
113	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.
113	S		Two Goats Observatory			California	A private site affiliated with the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
113	SW		Santa Margarita Lake			California	A site in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park used by the Central Coast Astronomcal Society.
114	NW		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
115	SW		Atascadero			California
116	SW		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	N		McGee Creek			California
118	S		Rose Valley Campground			California	A campground in Los Padres National Forest.
119	NW		Merced			California
119	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.
119	W		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
120	SE		Saddleback Butte			California	A State Park used as a star party site by The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
121	SW		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.
121	SW		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
121	SW		Figueroa Lookout			California	A picnic area in Los Padres National Forest.
123	S		Vasquez Rocks			California	A Natural Area Park used as a star party site by The Local Group.
123	W		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
124	S		Ojai			California
124	SW		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
125	S		Dreamweaver Observatory			California	A private observatory near Fillmore.
125	SW		Arroyo Grande			California
126	SE		Knight Sight			California	A private site in Helendale
126	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).
126	SW		Santa Maria			California	In Santa Barbara county.
126	W		Panoche Pass			California
127	N		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
127	S		Pinhead Observatory			California	A private observatory in Acton.
127	S		Santa Clarita			California
128	SE		Automata Internet Observatory			California	In Pearblossom.
128	W		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
129	E		Amargosa Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Amargosa Valley.
130	NW		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
130	SE		Owl Canyon Campground			California	Near Barstow.
130	SW		Cachuma Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit (SBAU).
131	N		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
131	S		Santa Paula			California
132	W		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
133	SW		Santa Barbara			California	Home of The Astronomical Unit club.
134	S		Simi Valley			California	Home of the Ventura County Astronomical Society.
135	S		Granada Hills			California
135	SE		Devil's Punchbowl Trailhead			California	A Los Angeles County Park in Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area. Near Pearblossom.
137	S		Area 52 Observatory			California	A private observatory near Ventura.
137	S		Rolling Roof Observatory			California	A private observatory near Thousand Oaks.
137	S		Tujunga Observatory			California	A private observatory in Tujunga.
138	NE		Alkali			Nevada	An observing site, a few miles from the town of Alkali, used by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
138	NE		Monte Cristo's Castle			Nevada	Area around an impressive rock formation. Used as an observing site by the Tonopah Astronomical Society.
139	SE		Pinon Hills			California	Near Wrightwood in the San Gabriel Mountains.
139	SW		Vandenberg Village			California
140	N		Bodie			California
140	NW		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
140	S		Oak Canyon Park			California	A park in town of Oak Park.
140	S		Stony Ridge Observatory			California	An observatory in the Angeles National Forest
140	SE		Phelan			California
141	S		Eagle Ridge Observatory			California	A private observatory near Newbury Park.
142	S		Woodland Hills			California
142	SE		Table Mountain Observatory			California	Observatory at Table Mountain Facility which is operated by JPL. Near Wrightwood.
143	N		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
143	NW		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
143	NW		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
143	S		Bright Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory to promote the science and technology of CCD based astro-photography in light polluted areas.
144	S		Mount Wilson Observatory			California	link
145	S		Sandstone Trailhead			California	Head of the Standstone Peak Trail. Used by members of the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers among others.
146	NW		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
146	SE		Luz Observatory			California	Observatory in the Lewis Center for Educational Research. Base of the HiDAS. In Apple Valley.
147	S		Lagoon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
147	S		Santa Monica Mountains Observatory			California	A private observatory near Los Angeles.
147	S		Topanga			California
148	NW		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
148	NW		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
148	S		Griffith Observatory			California	A professional observatory with public star parties
148	S		Old Town Pasadena			California	Centered Colorado Blvd, somewhere between Fair Oaks and Pasadena Ave, this charts marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
149	S		California Institute of Technology			California	Research and education institution with astronomy outreach events.
150	S		Santa Monica Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory.
150	S		Monrovia			California	Centered on Library Park, this chart marks the site of public observing held by the Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers.
151	SE		Cow Canyon Saddle			California	A spot in Cow Canyon, near Mt. Baldy, used as an observing and star party location by the Pomona Valley Amateur Astronomers.
151	SE		Oak Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory in Hesperia.
152	S		Grasswood Observatory			California	A private observatory near Malibu.
153	S		Los Angeles			California	Home of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers.
153	S		Maury Lewin Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Glendora.
153	W		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
154	NW		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
154	S		Garvey Ranch Observatory			California	Observatory in Garvey Ranch Park in the city of Monterey Park.") Operated by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
154	S		Mar Vista			California
154	W		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
154	W		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
155	E		High Desert Astronomy			Nevada	A private observing site in Pahrump.
155	NE		Tonopah Stargazing Park			Nevada	Site of Star parties. In Tonopah.
155	NE		Tonopah			Nevada
156	E		Cielos Oscuros			California	An unnamed pull-off along Mesquite Valley Road. On the east edge of South Nopah Range Wilderness Area.
156	E		Pahrump Valley Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory near Pahrump.
156	NW		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
156	SE		Webb Schools Observatory			California	A observatory of The Webb Schools.
157	SE		Silverwood Lake			California	Actually near the south-east shore of the lake. Forecast also covers the Silverwood lake State Recreation Area.
159	N		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
159	S		El Segundo			California
159	S		Mt. SAC Observatory			California	Observatory of Mount San Antonio College. In Walnut.
160	N		Hawthorne			Nevada
160	NW		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
160	NW		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
160	NW		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
160	SE		Lucerne Valley			California	Used by the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In San Bernardino county.
160	W		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
161	SE		Daniel B. Milliken Planetarium			California	Planetarium at Chaffey College in Rancho Cucamonga.
161	W		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
162	SE		Camp Rock Road			California	10 miles north east of Lucerne Valley.
163	NW		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
163	SE		Afton Canyon Campground			California	campground near Interstate 15 along the Mojave River between Barstow and Baker.
163	SE		Murillo Family Observatory			California	Observatory of the California State University, San Bernardino.
164	N		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
164	NW		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
164	S		Redondo Beach			California	In the general area of the South Bay Astronomical Society. Forecast also covers Manhattan Beach.
164	SE		Cedar Glen Observatory			California	(A private observatory near Cedar Glen.
164	SE		Robert Brownlee Observatory			California	An observatory of the Mountain Skies Astronomical Society. At MSAS Astronomy Village near Lake Arrowhead.
165	W		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
166	NW		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
166	S		Torrance			California
169	NW		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
169	S		Fullerton			California
169	S		OCA Go-To Group			California	A private observing site in Placentia, used by some members of the Orange County Astronomers.
169	W		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
170	NW		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
170	NW		Morgan Hill			California
170	S		Carlos Lemmi Observatory			California	A private observatory near Rancho Palos Verdes. MPC G71.
172	S		Anaheim			California
172	W		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
173	S		Long Beach			California
173	SE		Big Bear Solar Observatory			California	Aka BBSO. Solar Observatory operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On Big Bear Lake.
173	SE		San Bernardino County Museum			California	Museum and meeting place, with public astronomy of the San Bernardino Valley Amateur Astronomers. In Redlands.
173	W		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
174	NW		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
174	SE		Johnson Valley			California	A town in San Bernardino county.
175	NW		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
175	NW		Santa Teresa Spring			California
175	SE		Big Bear City			California	In the San Bernardino Mountains
175	W		Carmel			California
176	SE		Angelus Oaks Heliport			California
176	SE		Corona			California
176	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.
177	E		Indian Springs			Nevada	Some members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada observe nearby.
177	NW		Tracy Airport			California
177	S		Irvine Regional Park			California	A park in Orange county.
178	E		Halloran Summit			California
178	NW		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
178	W		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
179	N		Wellington			Nevada

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