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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
< 15			Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
< 15			Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
20	N		Paradise			California
25	NW		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
26	NW		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
27	S		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
27	SE		Penn Valley			California
30	SE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
30	SE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
31	SE		Nevada City			California
32	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
36	E		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
36	SW		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
38	S		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
38	SE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
43	NE		Quincy			California	A site of the RECON project
45	E		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
47	SE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
48	SE		Penryn			California
49	SE		Foresthill			California
51	NW		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
54	NE		Greenville			California	A site of the RECON project
55	S		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
57	SW		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
59	E		Portola			California	A site of the RECON project
61	S		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
61	SW		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
63	S		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
63	SE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
63	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.
65	S		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
66	S		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
71	N		Lassen National Park			California	Two sites used by TAC: Devastated Area and Bumpass Hell. No, really. I'm not making this up.
71	N		Wilson Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Shingletown.
71	SE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
72	SW		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
73	E		Trapshoot			California	Public site used by Astronomical Society of Nevada. Near Chilcoot.
74	NW		Cottonwood			California	A town in Shasta county.
74	SW		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
75	E		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
75	E		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
75	NE		Bateson Observatory			California	A private observatory near Susanville.
75	S		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
77	S		Wilton			California
77	SE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
79	SW		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
81	SW		Angwin			California
82	S		Vacaville			California
82	SE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
82	SW		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
82	W		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
85	E		Deer Lodge Site			Nevada	North of Reno. A site on Deer Lodge road used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
86	E		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
87	SE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
89	NW		Schreder Planetarium			California	A planetarium with public observing sessions. In Redding.
90	E		Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center			Nevada	Planetarium and science center in Reno.
90	E		Reno			Nevada	Home of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
90	NE		Eagle Lake			California	Site of public astronomy session by Bateson Observatory personnel.
90	SE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
90	SE		South Lake Tahoe			California
90	SW		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
90	SW		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
91	SE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
92	SE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
92	SE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
92	SW		Napa			California
92	W		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
93	E		Maclean Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the University of Nevada, Reno.
93	S		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
94	E		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
94	E		Washoe Zephyr Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory in Washoe Valley.
94	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.
95	S		Lodi			California
96	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.
96	SE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
97	NW		Shasta Dam			California
97	SW		Sonoma			California
97	SW		Santa Rosa			California
98	SW		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
98	SW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
99	SW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
100	N		Baum Lake			California
100	SE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
101	E		Gardnerville			Nevada
101	E		Range Land			Nevada	A private site of the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
101	E		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
101	SW		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
102	S		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
102	SW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
104	S		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
104	SE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
104	SW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
106	S		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
106	SE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
106	SW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
106	W		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
107	E		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
107	SE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
108	S		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
109	S		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
109	SW		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
110	S		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
110	S		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
110	W		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
111	NW		Lewiston Lake			California	A public parking area on Lewiston Lake.
111	S		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
111	S		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
111	SE		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
111	SE		Monitor Pass			California
113	S		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
113	SW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
115	S		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
115	W		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
116	SE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
117	SW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
118	S		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
118	S		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
118	SW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
118	SW		Point Richmond			California
118	SW		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
119	SW		Gualala			California
121	N		Golden State Star Party			California	The GSSP is a star party held by the The Astronomy Connection(TAC). Near Adin.
121	S		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
121	S		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
122	S		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
122	S		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
122	SE		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
123	E		Gas Line Road			Nevada	South of Fernley. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
123	S		Oakland			California
123	W		Mendocino			California
124	NE		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.
124	S		Tracy Airport			California
124	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).
125	SE		Wellington			Nevada
126	S		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
126	S		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
128	S		Castro Valley			California
128	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.
128	SW		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
129	NW		Hyampom			California
129	SE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
130	E		Yerington			Nevada	A site of the RECON project
130	SE		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
130	SW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
131	NE		Likely Place Golf & RV Resort			California	golf course and RV resort. Home of the Stellarvue Dark Sky Star Party.
131	S		Del Valle			California	Site details.
131	S		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
133	N		Mount Shasta			California	A town in Siskiyou county. Home of the Mount Shasta StarGazers
133	SW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
137	S		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
140	S		San Mateo			California
140	SW		Pacifica			California
141	SE		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
141	W		Shelter Cove			California	A town in Humboldt county.
142	S		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
142	S		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
143	S		Ewell Observatory			California
144	S		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
145	S		Menlo Park			California
145	S		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
147	S		Half Moon Bay			California
147	S		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
148	N		Lake Shastina			California	About 17 miles north of Mt. Shasta.
148	S		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
148	S		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
149	NE		Black Rock Desert			Nevada	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
149	S		Mountain View			California
149	S		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
149	SE		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
150	S		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
151	S		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
151	S		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
151	S		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
152	S		Cupertino			California
152	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.
153	S		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
154	N		Lava Beds National Monument			California	National monument
154	NW		Etna			California
154	S		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
155	E		Grimes Point			Nevada	In Fallon. A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
155	N		LJR Observatory			California	A private observatory.
155	NW		Kneeland School Observatory			California	Observatory of Kneeland School. Affiliated with the Astronomers of Humbolt
156	S		Saratoga			California
156	S		Santa Teresa Spring			California
157	NE		Cedarville			California	A site of the RECON project
157	S		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
158	SE		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
158	SE		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
159	NW		Fickle Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of Humboldt State University. Near Arcata.
159	S		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
159	SE		Bodie			California
160	SE		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
161	S		Merced			California
161	S		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
161	S		Pescadero			California
162	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.
163	S		Morgan Hill			California
163	SE		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
164	S		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
164	S		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
164	S		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
164	S		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
167	S		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
168	S		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
168	S		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
169	E		Hawthorne			Nevada
170	N		Tulelake			California	A site of the RECON project
170	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
174	N		Black Mountain Observatory			California	A site of a future private observatory near Hornbrook.
174	S		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
174	S		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
175	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
175	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
175	SE		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
176	NE		Massacre Rim			Nevada	Public BLM land designated as a dark-sky sanctuary.
176	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
178	SE		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.

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