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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			Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
4	W		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
5	SE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
6	W		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
10	NE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
10	SW		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
13	S		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
< 15			DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
15	E		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
15	SW		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
15	W		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
16	W		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
17	SW		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
17	W		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
18	NW		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
18	S		Castro Valley			California
19	SW		Oakland			California
21	NE		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
21	SE		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
23	W		Point Richmond			California
27	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
27	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
28	SE		Del Valle			California	Site details.
29	N		Vacaville			California
30	NW		Napa			California
30	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
31	W		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
32	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
32	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
32	W		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
33	SW		San Mateo			California
34	SE		Tracy Airport			California
35	SW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
35	SW		Ewell Observatory			California
36	NW		Sonoma			California
36	S		Menlo Park			California
36	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
36	W		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).
37	E		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
37	SW		Pacifica			California
38	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
38	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
39	S		Mountain View			California
40	E		Lodi			California
41	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
41	SW		Half Moon Bay			California
42	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
42	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
42	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
43	N		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
43	S		Cupertino			California
44	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
44	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
45	NW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
45	SE		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
46	NE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
46	SE		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
47	NW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
47	S		Saratoga			California
48	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
49	NE		Wilton			California
51	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
51	NW		Angwin			California
51	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
51	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
52	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
53	SW		Pescadero			California
53	W		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
54	NW		Santa Rosa			California
55	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.
56	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.
56	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
57	E		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
57	NW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
57	NW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
57	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
58	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
58	NW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
58	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
58	S		Morgan Hill			California
59	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
61	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
61	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
62	NE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
62	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
62	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
64	E		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
64	SE		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
65	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
65	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
66	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
66	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
66	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
66	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
67	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
67	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
68	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
68	SE		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
69	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
71	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
73	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
74	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
74	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
75	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
75	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
76	NE		Penryn			California
76	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
78	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
80	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.
80	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
80	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
82	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
83	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
84	NW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
85	NW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
85	S		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
88	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
88	E		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
88	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
89	S		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
90	E		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
90	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
90	S		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
92	SE		Merced			California
94	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
94	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
95	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
96	NE		Foresthill			California
96	NE		Penn Valley			California
96	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
96	S		Carmel			California
97	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
98	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
99	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
102	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
102	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
102	NW		Gualala			California
102	NW		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
103	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.
103	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
103	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
104	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
105	NE		Nevada City			California
105	SE		Panoche Pass			California
106	S		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
107	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
110	E		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
110	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
110	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
111	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
111	NW		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
113	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
114	E		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
115	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
115	S		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
117	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
120	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
123	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
123	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
125	SE		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
127	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
127	N		Paradise			California
127	SE		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
127	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
128	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
128	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
128	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
129	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
130	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
130	SE		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
131	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
131	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
131	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
132	E		Coarsegold			California
133	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
133	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
134	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
134	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
134	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
134	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
135	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
135	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
137	NE		Monitor Pass			California
137	NW		Mendocino			California
138	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
138	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
140	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
140	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
142	E		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
143	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
144	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
145	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
146	SE		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
148	N		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
150	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
150	NE		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
151	NE		Wellington			Nevada
152	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
152	NE		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
152	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.
155	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
155	NE		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
156	E		Shaver Lake			California
156	S		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
157	S		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
159	NE		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
159	NE		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
160	E		Bodie			California
160	NE		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
161	N		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
162	NE		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
163	E		Crestview			California	A hill site near Crestview, a few miles north-west of Mammoth Lakes in Inyo National Forest.
164	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
165	E		Mammoth Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mammoth Lakes.
165	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
166	SE		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
167	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
168	NE		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
169	SE		Hanford			California
170	N		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
174	E		Courtright Reservoir			California	Observing site used by the Central Valley Astronomers
174	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
175	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
177	E		McGee Creek			California
179	NE		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
179	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
180	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.

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