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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			Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
16	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
16	SE		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
18	S		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
19	SE		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
21	NE		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
21	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
22	S		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
23	SE		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
24	SE		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
26	NE		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
26	W		Gualala			California
27	SE		Santa Rosa			California
31	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
32	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
34	E		Angwin			California
34	SE		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
35	SE		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
36	E		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
36	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
40	S		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
44	SE		Sonoma			California
45	E		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
48	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.
51	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
51	SE		Napa			California
51	SE		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
56	E		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
57	NW		Mendocino			California
57	SE		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
59	SE		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
61	SE		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).
62	SE		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
63	SE		Vacaville			California
65	SE		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
66	SE		Point Richmond			California
67	SE		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
69	N		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
70	E		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
72	E		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
73	SE		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
73	SE		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
74	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
74	SE		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
76	SE		Oakland			California
76	SE		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
78	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
78	SE		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
80	SE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
80	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
81	E		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
82	S		Pacifica			California
84	NE		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
84	SE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
84	SE		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
85	E		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
85	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
87	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
88	SE		Castro Valley			California
89	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	SE		San Mateo			California
90	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
91	E		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
91	S		Half Moon Bay			California
91	SE		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
92	SE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
93	SE		Ewell Observatory			California
94	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
98	NE		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
99	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
99	SE		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
100	E		Wilton			California
100	NE		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
100	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
100	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
100	SE		Menlo Park			California
102	E		Penryn			California
102	E		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
102	SE		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
102	SE		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
104	E		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
104	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
105	E		Lodi			California
105	NE		Paradise			California
105	SE		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
106	E		Penn Valley			California
106	E		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
106	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
106	SE		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
106	SE		Mountain View			California
107	E		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
107	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
108	S		Pescadero			California
108	SE		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
109	SE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
110	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
111	SE		Cupertino			California
113	E		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
113	E		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
113	SE		Tracy Airport			California
114	E		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
114	E		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
115	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
115	SE		Saratoga			California
116	E		Nevada City			California
118	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.
118	SE		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
119	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
120	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
122	E		Foresthill			California
122	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
122	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
123	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
124	SE		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
124	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
125	SE		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
125	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
127	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
127	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
129	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.
130	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
131	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
131	E		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
131	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
131	SE		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
132	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.
132	SE		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	N		Hyampom			California
133	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
133	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
133	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
133	SE		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
134	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.
134	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
134	SE		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
134	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
134	SE		Morgan Hill			California
135	SE		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
136	NE		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
137	SE		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
138	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
139	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
141	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
142	N		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
142	N		Shasta Dam			California
143	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
143	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
144	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
145	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
145	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
146	N		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
147	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
149	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
150	NE		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
151	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
151	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
152	N		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
152	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
154	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
154	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
157	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
158	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
159	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
159	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
160	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
161	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
161	SE		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
162	SE		Carmel			California
162	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
163	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
164	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
164	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
164	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
166	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
170	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
170	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
170	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
171	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
171	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
171	SE		Merced			California
173	NE		Baum Lake			California
175	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
176	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
177	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
178	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
178	SE		Plettstone			California	Home of the Dale Jay Steed Observatory, a private observatory. A site used by members of TAC and the SJAA. Near Mariposa.
179	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
180	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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