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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			Ewell Observatory			California
3	NW		CSM Observatory			California	Observatory of the astronomy department of College of San Mateo.
4	NW		San Mateo			California
7	SE		Menlo School			California	A school with an astronomy club. In Atherton
8	SE		Menlo Park			California
9	SE		Stanford			California	Centers on the Student Observatory of Stanford University. Home of the Stanford Astronomical Society.
9	W		Half Moon Bay			California
10	SE		Stanford Faculty Observatory			California	A private observatory of a faculty member of Stanford University.
12	NW		Pacifica			California
12	SE		Vista Hill			California	A lookout in Foothills Park in Palo Alto. Site of star parties held by the Peninsula Astronomical Society.
14	SE		Foothill Observatory			California	Observatory of Foothill College. Used by the Peninsula Astronomical Society for public programs. In Los Altos Hills.
15	SE		Montebello			California	Montebello Open Space Preserve is a site used by TAC
15	SE		Mountain View			California
17	E		Fremont			California	The town in Alameda country.
17	NE		Castro Valley			California
18	NE		Barking Spider Observatory			California	A private observatory near Castro Valley.
18	NW		San Francisco State University Observatory			California	Observatory of SFSU at Thornton Hall.
19	N		San Francisco			California	Home of the San Francisco Sidewalk Astronomers and the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers.
19	S		Pescadero			California
19	SE		Greenhawk Observatory			California	A private observatory.
20	N		Oakland			California
20	NW		Morrison Planetarium			California	Planetarium at the California Academy of Sciences. In San Francisco.
20	SE		Cupertino			California
22	N		Chabot Space and Science Center			California	A science center home to the Eastbay Astronomical Society. In Oakland.
23	SE		Saratoga			California
24	NE		DarkSights Observatory			California	A private observatory.
25	N		Lawrence Hall of Science			California	A public and school science center of the University of California at Berkeley.
25	NE		Saint Mary's College Observatory			California	AKA Geissberger Observatory. Observatory of Saint Mary's College.
25	SE		Oak Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Peninsula Astronomical Society, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
25	SE		San Jose			California	Home of the San Jose Astronomical Association.
26	NE		San Ramon			California	Site of outreach events held by the Eastbay Astronomical Society.
27	SE		Ross Creek Observatory			California	A private observatory in San Jose.
29	N		Point Richmond			California
31	E		Livermore			California	Home of the Tri-Valley Stargazers astronomy club. Forecast also covers Pleasanton.
31	SE		Holmes Observatory			California	A private observatory near Lompico.
32	NE		CBA Concord Observatory			California	A private Observatory. Part of the Center for Backyard Astrophysics.
32	NW		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).
32	S		Bonny Doon Airfield			California	A site used by the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
32	SE		Summit View Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
33	N		Hercules Stargazers Alternate Site			California	An observing site of the Hercules Stargazers in Hanna Ranch Park.
33	NE		Mount Diablo			California	Home of the Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society.
34	E		Del Valle			California	Site details.
34	E		Telescope Row			California	A parking lot in Joeseph D. Grant County Park used by the Halls Valley Astronomical Group for public star parties.
34	N		Diablo Valley College			California	College near Concord.
34	N		San Rafael			California	A site used by the used by the Marin Observers.
35	N		Foxboro Park			California	City park, site of the Hercules Stargaze, a public star party hosted by the Hercules Stargazers.
35	NE		Concord Observatory			California	A private observatory in Concord.
35	S		Davenport Beach			California	A beach in Davenport.
38	E		Mount Hamilton			California	Home of the Lick Observatory.
38	S		Baskin Engineering Observatory			California	An observatory of the University of California, Santa Cruz.
38	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.
38	SE		Santa Teresa Spring			California
40	S		Santa Cruz			California	Home of the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club.
41	SE		Cabrillo College Observatory			California	Observatory of Cabrillo College.
41	SE		Hidden Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory near Soquel.
42	N		Vallejo Observatory			California	A private observatory site close to Vallejo.
43	N		North Point Observatory			California	A private observatory.
43	NE		DVHS Espace Academy			California	ESpace Academy, part of Deer Valley High School In Antioch.
43	SE		BREIT IDEAS Observatory			California	A private observatory outside Morgan Hill.
44	NE		Brentwood			California	Forecast also covers Byran and Oakley.
44	SE		Morgan Hill			California
45	E		Hidden Hill Observatory			California	Observatory of the Tri-Valley Stargazers
47	SE		Henry Coe State Park			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
49	E		Tracy Airport			California
49	SE		Coyote Lake			California	A county park used by members of the SJAA and TAC.Near Gilroy.
51	NW		Drakes Bay visitors center			California	Officially the Kenneth C. Patrick Vistor Center. Site of astronomy classes at the Point Reyes National Seashore national park.
54	N		Napa			California
54	N		Sonoma			California
55	NE		Rio Vista			California	A town in Solano county.
55	NW		Marshall			California	A town in Marin county by Tomales Bay.
59	SE		Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center			California	South-eastern visitors center of Henry Coe State Park.
60	N		Sonoma State University Observatory			California	observatory in Sonoma State University. Near Rohnert Park and Cotati
61	N		Blue Ridge			California	The general area of Blue Ridge, in the Vaca Mountains.
61	N		Vacaville			California
63	NE		Stockton			California	Home of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
65	N		Robert Ferguson Observatory			California	Observatory in Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park near Kenwood.
65	SE		MIRA Weaver Student Observatory			California	Public observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
67	E		Newman Vista Point			California	A lookout on Interstate 5.
67	S		Cypress Point Club			California	A golf course.
67	SE		Pacheco State Park			California	A state park used as a dark sky site.
68	N		Santa Rosa			California
68	S		La Mesa Urban Observatory			California	A private observatory in Monterey.
68	SE		Fremont Peak			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC. Home of the Fremont Peak Observatory. In Fremont Peak State Park.
69	S		Carmel			California
69	SE		Dinosaur Point			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
69	SE		Maple's Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Salinas.
70	N		SPARQ Observatory			California	Observatory of SPARQ at Piner High School. In Santa Rosa.
70	NE		Lodi			California
71	NW		Occidental Observatory			California	Near Occidental.
72	E		Modesto			California	Home of the of Stanislaus Amateur Astronomers of Modesto Jr. College.
74	N		Angwin			California
74	NW		Forestville			California	A town in Sonoma county.
76	N		Hume Observatory			California	Located within the Pepperwood Preserve and the home of GORT (Gamma ray Optical Robotic Telescope) of the Global Telescope Network.
77	NE		Davis			California	A town in Yolo county.
78	E		Green Acres Observatory			California	A private observatory.
78	NW		The Bishop's Ranch			California	Retreat and conference center.
79	E		Turlock			California	A town in Stanislaus county.
80	NE		Elk Grove			California	Used for public star parties by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Association (SVAS).
82	N		Putah Creek Observatory			California	Future site of a private observatory in Pope Valley.
82	NW		Vista Trail			California	Trail and overlook in Sonoma County.
83	N		Esparto			California	Site used by the Davis Astronomers.
83	NE		Wilton			California
83	SE		Tularcitos Observatory			California	A site used by the Mira Observers Group
86	NE		Sacramento			California	Home of the Sacrameto Valley Astronomical Association.
90	E		Telegraph City			California	A site used by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society.
92	S		Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park			California	State park in Big Sur.
93	NW		Lake Sonoma			California	A site used by TAC
93	SE		MIRA Chews Ridge Observatory			California	Observatory of the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy.
94	NE		Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used as an observing site by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
94	SE		Panoche Pass			California
95	SE		Pinnacles Campground			California	Campground at the east entrance of Pinnacles National Park.
96	N		Ghost Pine Observatory			California	A private observatory in the Upper Capay Valley.
96	NE		Rancho Cordova			California	A private site of the Sacramento Valley Active Astronomers Research Group.
97	SE		D.A.R.C. Observatory			California	A private observatory near Mercy Hot Springs.
101	E		Merced			California
103	E		AngelKillarney s City			California	AKA Angels Camp. A town in Calaveras county.
103	NE		Sierra Skies Observatory			California	A private observatory.
104	NW		Sea Ranch			California	A private ranch near Gualala.
105	N		Clear Lake			California	Covers the Clear Lake area inclunding Boggs Mountain State Forest.
105	N		Taylor Observatory			California	A community Observatory in Kelseyville.
106	NE		Folsom Lake State Recration Area			California	State recreation area norteast of Sacramento. Chart also covers the towns of Roseville and Folsom.
107	N		Tisdale Boat Launch			California	A public boat launch, though there is a fee.
108	NE		Buena Vista Observatory			California	A private observatory.
108	NW		Galbreath Wildlands Preserve			California	Wildlife preserve of Sonoma State University.
109	E		Don Pedro Reservoir			California	Centered on a public scenic outlook at the north end of lake and recreation area.
109	NW		Gualala			California
110	NE		Waltz Road			California	A a spot along Waltz road. Near Wheatland.
111	NE		Penryn			California
111	S		Limekiln State Park			California	State park near Big Sur. Forcast also covers the lookout tower at Cone Peak.
112	NE		Fiddletown			California	A site about 6 miles east of Fiddletown proper.
114	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.
116	N		Yuba City Astronomical Observatory			California	A private observatory in Yuba City.
116	NE		Auburn			California	Forecast also covers the Auburn State Recreation Area
117	E		Greeley Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coulterville.
117	NE		Arnold Observatory			California	A private observatory.
117	NE		Heaven's Plateau			California	Site of future private observatory, Frequented by some members of the Stockton Astronomical Society . Near Wilseyville.
119	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.
119	NE		Keeton Observing Site			California	A private observing site also used by some members of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society
121	N		Powerpoint Lookout			California	A lookout and Ancient native American natural power spot Saratoga Springs Retreat Center. (No connection to presentation software.)
121	NW		Lookout Ranch			California	A private ranch.
123	NE		Rancho Del Sol Observatory			California	A private observatory near Camino.
123	SE		Condon Peak Campground			California	A campground on BLM land.
124	E		High Sierra Park			California	In the Stanislaus National Forest near Mi-Wuk Village.
125	SE		Mendota Wildlife Area			California	A wildlife area a few files north-east of Tranquillity.
128	N		Rubicon Observatory			California	A private observatory of a member of the Ukiah Astronomical Society. Near lake Mendocino.
129	E		Mariposa Fairgrounds			California	Fairgrounds in Mariposa county.
130	E		Eastman Lake Recreation Area			California	Recreation area used by the Central Valley Astronomers.
130	NE		Penn Valley			California
130	NE		Rock Hill Observatory			California	A private observatory in Grass Valley.
131	E		Lee DaSilva Observatory			California	A private observatory near Madera.
131	NE		Foresthill			California
133	NE		Peddler Hill			California	A site used by the Stockton Astronomical Society.
136	E		Hensley Lake			California	Regular observing site of the Central Valley Astronomers.
136	NE		Ice House Observation Plateau			California
137	NE		NCC Robotic Observatory			California	Observatory of Sierra College in Grass Valley.
137	SE		SkiesAway Remote Observatories			California	A commerical observatory hosting remote telescopes.
138	NE		James Clerk Maxwell Observatory			California	A private observatory near Nevada City.
138	NE		Shot Rock			California	A spot along the Carson Pass Highway.
139	E		Artis Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Yosemite Lakes.
139	NE		Bear Valley			California	A town in Alpine county. Forecast also covers Tamarack and Lake Alpine.
139	NE		Nevada City			California
139	SE		Lake San Antonio			California	A site used by SJAA and TAC
141	NE		Donnell Vista			California	A recreation area in the Stanislaus National Forest.
142	E		Ahwahnee Hills Observatory			California	A private observatory located in Ahwahnee.
142	E		Coarsegold			California
143	N		Feather River Observatory			California	A private observatory in Oroville.
144	NW		Chamberlain Creek Rest Stop			California	A public rest-stop on Highway 20.
147	E		Bayt Observatory			California	A private observatory near Coarsegold.
147	E		HOLT Observatory			California	A private observatory.
147	E		Horsetail Fall			California	A seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
148	NE		Blue Canyon			California	Airport site used by the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.
149	E		Fresno			California	Home of the Central Valley Astronomers.
149	NW		Mendocino			California
150	E		Glacier Point			California	A site of public star parties. In Yosemite National Park.
152	SE		Parkfield			California	A town in Monterey county.
152	SE		Ranchita Canyon Observatory			California	A private observatory Monterey County.
154	NE		Lightholder Optics Observatory			California	Observatory of Lightholder Optics.
155	N		Big Bird Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paradise.
157	SE		Cuesta College - North County Campus			California	A campus of Cuesta College. Site of star parties held by the Central Coast Astronomical Society.
158	N		Meadow View Observatory			California	A private observatory.
159	N		Buckhorn Recreation Area			California	Recreation area and campground on Black Butte Lake. Home of the Black Butte Lake Star Party.
159	N		Chico Community Observatory			California	A community observatory in Upper Bidwell Park.
159	N		Paradise			California
160	NE		South Lake Tahoe			California
161	E		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.
161	NW		Starry Kingdom Observatory			California	A private observatory in Laytonville.
162	SE		Lemoore			California	A town in Kings county.
162	SE		Redman Observatory			California	A private observatory.
164	NE		Sierra Stars Observatory			California	A private observatory near Paynesville.
165	NE		Bertucci's Sky			Nevada	A private observatory.
166	E		Lost Valley Observatory			California	A private observatory between Yosemite and Kings Canyon in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
166	NE		Saddleback Observatory			California	A private observatory.
167	E		Shaver Lake			California
167	NE		Monitor Pass			California
167	NE		Northstar Ski Resort			California	Resort and site of commercial star tours. Near Lake Tahoe.
167	SE		Atascadero			California
168	NE		Little Grass Valley Reservoir			California	Rservoir surounded by Little Grass Valley Recreation Area with several campgrounds.
168	SE		Cerro Alto Campground			California	Campground 8 miles from Morro Bay
168	SE		Hanford			California
170	NE		Cottontail Observatory			California	A private observatory somewhere around Walker.
170	NE		Gardnerville			Nevada
171	NE		Martis Creek Campground			California	A site used by the Astronomical Society of Nevada.
171	NE		Ruhenstroth Observatory			Nevada	A private observatory somewhere around Gardnerville.
172	E		Yamada Observatory			California	A private observatory in Wonder Valley, east of Fresno.
173	NE		Sand Point			Nevada	In Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Near Incline Village.
174	SE		Bowen Observatory			California	Observatory of Cuesta College.
175	E		Bridgeport Lake Private Observatory			California	A private observatory in Bridgeport Valley.
175	E		Conway Summit			California	A dark site 12 miles north of Lee Vinning in Mono County.
175	NE		Virgo Skyline Observatory.			Nevada	A private observatory.
178	NE		Jack C. Davis Observatory			Nevada	Observatory of the Western Nevada Community College. Affiliated with the Western Nevada Astronomical Society. In Carson City
178	SE		Cal Poly Observatory			California	Observatory of California Polytechnic State University. Near San Luis Obispo.

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