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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			North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
10	S		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
12	N		Sonoma			California
15	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).
15	SE		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
15	SE		Point Richmond			California
16	E		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
17	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
17	SE		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
18	NE		Napa			California
21	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
22	N		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
22	SE		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
24	S		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
24	S		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
25	NW		Santa Rosa			California
25	SE		Oakland			California
25	W		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
26	SE		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
27	S		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
27	SE		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
28	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
29	NE		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
29	SE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
29	SE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
31	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
32	E		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
32	N		Angwin			California
32	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
33	N		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
33	NE		Vacaville			California
35	S		Pacifica			California
36	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
36	SE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
36	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
37	SE		Castro Valley			California
38	SE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
39	E		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
39	S		San Mateo			California
40	SE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
41	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
41	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
43	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
43	S		Ewell Observatory			California
43	S		Half Moon Bay			California
45	E		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
46	E		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
48	NE		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
48	SE		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
49	S		Menlo Park			California
49	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
50	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
51	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
51	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
51	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
52	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
55	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
55	SE		Mountain View			California
56	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
56	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
57	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
57	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
59	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
60	S		Pescadero			California
61	SE		Cupertino			California
62	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
62	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
63	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
64	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
65	E		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
65	SE		Saratoga			California
66	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
66	SE		Tracy Airport			California
67	E		Lodi			California
67	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
67	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
68	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
68	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
69	SE		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
70	E		Wilton			California
71	NW		Gualala			California
72	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
73	NE		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
74	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
74	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
75	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
75	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
75	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
78	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
78	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
78	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.
79	NE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
81	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
81	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
82	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
83	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
83	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
83	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
83	SE		Morgan Hill			California
84	NE		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
84	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
84	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
86	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
86	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
86	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
87	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
89	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
89	E		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
89	NE		Penryn			California
90	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
92	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
94	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
94	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
95	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
97	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
98	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.
100	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
101	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
103	E		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
103	NE		Penn Valley			California
103	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
103	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
106	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
107	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
108	NW		Mendocino			California
108	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
109	NE		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
109	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
110	NE		Foresthill			California
110	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
110	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
111	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
111	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
111	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
112	E		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
112	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
112	S		Carmel			California
113	NE		Nevada City			California
114	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
118	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
118	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
119	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
119	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
120	NE		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
121	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
122	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
123	N		Paradise			California
124	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
124	SE		Merced			California
125	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
126	E		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
126	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
128	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
129	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
130	E		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
132	SE		Panoche Pass			California
133	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
135	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.
135	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
135	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
135	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
136	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
137	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
138	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
141	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
144	E		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
147	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
148	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
150	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
151	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
152	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
153	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
154	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
155	E		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
156	E		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
157	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
157	NW		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
157	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
157	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
158	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
159	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
160	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
160	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
160	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
161	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
161	E		Monitor Pass			California
161	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
162	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
162	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
162	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
163	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
164	E		Coarsegold			California
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		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
166	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
167	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
167	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
168	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
168	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
170	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
171	N		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
171	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.
172	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
173	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.
175	E		Wellington			Nevada
175	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
175	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
175	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
176	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
177	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
178	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
179	SE		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
180	N		Hyampom			California
180	N		Shasta Dam			California

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