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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			Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
6	SW		Penryn			California
11	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
15	N		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
16	NE		Foresthill			California
16	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
16	SE		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.
17	S		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
17	W		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
21	N		Penn Valley			California
22	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
24	N		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
25	N		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
25	N		Nevada City			California
27	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
31	SW		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
32	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
34	NW		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
36	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
37	E		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
37	S		Wilton			California
37	SW		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
41	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
41	W		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
43	SW		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
44	S		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
47	NW		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
49	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
50	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
51	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
52	N		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
53	W		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
54	S		Lodi			California
56	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
57	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
57	N		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
59	E		South Lake Tahoe			California
59	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
61	NW		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
61	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
61	SW		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
62	SW		Vacaville			California
63	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
63	W		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
64	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
65	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
65	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
66	NW		Paradise			California
66	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
68	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
69	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
70	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
70	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
71	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
72	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
72	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
72	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
72	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
72	W		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
73	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
73	SW		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
74	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
75	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
75	SW		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
76	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
76	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
76	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
77	E		Monitor Pass			California
77	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
77	SW		Napa			California
77	W		Angwin			California
78	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
80	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
81	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
81	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
81	SW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
82	SW		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
83	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
84	SW		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
84	SW		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
84	SW		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
84	W		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
86	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
86	S		Tracy Airport			California
86	SW		Sonoma			California
87	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
88	SW		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
89	SW		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
89	W		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
90	W		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
92	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
92	E		Wellington			Nevada
92	SW		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
92	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
92	SW		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
93	SW		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
94	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
94	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
94	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
94	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
94	W		Santa Rosa			California
94	W		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
95	SW		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
96	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
96	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
96	W		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
98	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
98	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
98	SW		Point Richmond			California
99	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
99	SW		Oakland			California
100	SW		Castro Valley			California
100	W		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
101	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
102	W		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
103	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
104	N		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
104	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
105	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.
105	W		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
106	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
106	SW		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
106	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
107	W		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
108	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
108	SW		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).
109	NE		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
109	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
110	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
111	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
111	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
112	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
113	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
113	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
114	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
114	SW		San Mateo			California
115	S		Merced			California
115	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
116	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
116	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
116	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
116	SW		Menlo Park			California
116	SW		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
116	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
116	W		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
117	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
117	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
117	SW		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
117	SW		Pacifica			California
118	SW		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
118	SW		Mountain View			California
118	SW		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
118	SW		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
118	W		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
119	E		Bodie			California
119	SW		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
120	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
121	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
121	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
121	SW		Cupertino			California
121	SW		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
122	SW		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
123	N		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
123	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
123	SW		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
124	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
124	SW		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
124	SW		Saratoga			California
126	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
126	S		Morgan Hill			California
127	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
127	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
127	S		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.
128	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
129	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
129	SW		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
129	W		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
131	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
131	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
132	W		Gualala			California
133	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
134	SW		Pescadero			California
135	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
135	SE		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
135	SW		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
136	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
136	SE		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
137	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
137	SE		Coarsegold			California
137	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
138	SE		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
139	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
139	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
139	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
139	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
139	SW		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
140	NW		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.
140	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
142	SW		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
143	N		Baum Lake			California
143	NW		Brandy Creek Boat Ramp			California	Used by some members of the Shasta Astronomy Club. On Whiskytown Lake. Forecast covers the Whiskytown National Recreation Area.
143	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
143	SE		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
144	NW		Shasta Dam			California
144	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
144	SW		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
145	SE		McGee Creek			California
148	N		WYA Eastern Lassen Site			California	A informal site used by the West Yolo Astronomers in the Lassen National Forest near the town of Red Rock.
149	W		Mendocino			California
150	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
151	S		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
155	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.
156	SE		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
156	SE		Shaver Lake			California
157	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
157	S		Panoche Pass			California
158	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
158	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
158	S		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
160	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
161	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
163	N		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
165	E		First Light Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory
165	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
166	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
166	S		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
167	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
168	S		Carmel			California
170	E		Pinchot Creek			Nevada	On BLM land.
170	SE		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
173	NW		Hyampom			California
174	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
174	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
178	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
179	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
179	SE		Bishop Observatory			California	A private observatory north of Bishop.

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