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

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